BCKUP File Extension

What is BCKUP file?

BCKUP filename suffix is mostly used for Apple Time Machine Backup Format files. BCKUP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. BCKUP file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing BCKUP files is Time Machine. On the official website of Apple, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theTime Machine software, but also about BCKUP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BCKUP file extension

Programs that can handle BCKUP files are as follows. BCKUP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 10/15/2020

How to open file with BCKUP extension?

Being unable to open files with BCKUP extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with BCKUP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Time Machine

Problems with opening and working with BCKUP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BCKUP files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Time Machine and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Time Machine installed is by going to developer’s website (Apple, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Time Machine to the latest version

If you already have Time Machine installed on your systems and BCKUP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Time Machine installed, it may not support BCKUP format. The most recent version of Time Machine is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Apple Time Machine Backup Format files with Time Machine

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BCKUP files with latest version of Time Machine you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the BCKUP file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Time Machine is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BCKUP files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BCKUP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BCKUP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BCKUP is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BCKUP file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The BCKUP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the BCKUP is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BCKUP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the BCKUP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with BCKUP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Apple Time Machine Backup Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Time Machine

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BCKUP files. Close all running programs and try opening the BCKUP file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Apple Time Machine Backup Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BCKUP files affecting older versions of given software.

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