I cannot open a BKP file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with BKP files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening BKP will be resolved!
BKP File Extension
- File type Backup Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) BKP file?
The BKP extension is commonly used by many programs for backup purposes. Most often, they are created automatically to prevent complete data loss in the event of a file failure or corruption. In order to restore a file from a backup, it is usually enough to remove the BKP extension.
How to open BKP file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with BKP extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports BKP files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open BKP files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support BKP files
Step 2. Verify whether BKP files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports BKP files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with BKP files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support BKP files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open BKP files with the selected program.
Changing BKP file association in registry
File association for BKP files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check BKP file for other errors
- BKP file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening BKP files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected BKP file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For BKP files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
