BKZ File Extension

What is BKZ file?

Full format name of files that use BKZ extension is FileFort Backup. FileFort Backup format was developed by NCH Software. BKZ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BKZ file format, along with 243 other file formats, belongs to the Backup Files category. FileFort is by far the most used program for working with BKZ files. Software named FileFort was created by NCH Software Pty Ltd. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BKZ files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support BKZ file extension

Programs that can handle BKZ files are as follows. Files with BKZ extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with BKZ extension?

Problems with accessing BKZ may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BKZ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the FileFort

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BKZ files is that no program that can handle BKZ files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download FileFort and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download FileFort installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit NCH Software Pty Ltd website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of FileFort

If the problems with opening BKZ files still occur even after installing FileFort, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FileFort is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of FileFort installed, it may not support BKZ format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using FileFort.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BKZ files to FileFort

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the BKZ file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where FileFort is installed, check the Always use this app to open BKZ files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BKZ file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with BKZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the BKZ for errors

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BKZ file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the BKZ file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the BKZ file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the BKZ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BKZ extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the FileFort Backup file again.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BKZ extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with FileFort Backup files. It may be the case that the BKZ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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