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How to solve 'The Backup File Contains Unrecognized Data and Cannot Be Used' backup (.bkf) error

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B ackup files (.bkf) are created by using Ntbackup utility in Windows NT and XP. Users which move from windows XP to windows 7 are usually faced backup restoration related issue. Backup created in windows XP by using Ntbackup utility can't restore in windows 7 because windows 7 doesn't support it, when you try to do so, error message " the backup file contains unrecognized data and cannot be used " will pop up. This message will also appear when you try to restore corrupt backup files (.bkf) on windows xp machine. In that situation you can use bkf repair tool to overcome from such situation. But in the case of windows 7 you need to find some other method to fix this error. Here I am going to explain few solutions which you can use. Download and install windows NTbackup utility on your windows 7 machine to restore backup files (.bkf). To run windows Ntbackup utility on windows 7 you need to enable Removable Storage Management feature (RSM). If you...

Cycle Redundancy Check Errors – Try BKF Recovery

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Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Cycle Redundancy Check (CRC) arise when BKF file get corrupt or damage during backup transfer period. It is an important activity to take daily backup of your files to keep the record. This activity you can’t avoid or ignore it is vital to save your data as backup. This way you can prevent your important data from any major system errors or system failure on daily basis. In MS Windows users can create data backup using the inbuilt NTBackup tool and files get saved as Microsoft Backup Files (BKF) format. These BKF files help to retrieve data if it is lost from other locations. But, there it is also possible that NTBackup data may get damaged or corrupt. Once NTBackup get corrupt then BKF Recovery tool is helpful. BKF Files may get corrupt due to Interrupted/or Incomplete backup process, due to unexpected or improper system shutdown, may be Application malfunctioning fault, CRC (Cycle Redundancy Check errors), due to Media read er...

How to Recover Data from Corrupt BKF files

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Image via Wikipedia Deadly virus attacks take place badly and corrupt hard disk data. It become quite complex to delete a file infected with virus. A bitter truth about the BKF file is that it may also infected by the virus. Once a backup file gets corrupt or damaged then it may lead to several problems. Complete data of BKF file becomes inaccessible. It gets even corrupt due to virus infection. But it is important to keep patience and no need to worry, as problematic situation can be handled easily. If you have proper backup then data can easily access. In case your BKF file gets corrupt which contains the data from backup then the possibility of holding another backup is far less. Therefore, in such pathetic situations, a third-party BKF repair tool can be used as a perfect solution. Consider a scenario. Suppose that the BKF file is infected with malicious viruses. Today, several viruses completely destroyed computer applications. Even the backup file is also damage...

How to Resolve “An inconsistency...” Error From Backup File

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Image via Wikipedia NTBackup utility is used by Windows NT, XP, Server 2003 and 2007 users for creating backup of valuable data. This utility creates backup in .BKF file format. These BKF backup files can store whenever user lost data. Suppose user is unable to find original data (or data get corrupt) and trying to restore data from bkf files (backup files). After trying this all user come to know that these backup files are also get corrupt. In this situation BKF repair is the best option to get data back. Sometime operation system such as windows server 2003 has slow speed or virus on system due to this user decided to format the operating system. A smart user always take backup of all work and file on safe location or on different HDD. User will take the backup of all valuable data with the use of NTBackup on multiple-tape set in .BKF file format. After backup of every file user will format the operating system windows server 2003. Now the next situation which...

Solution of “No information Contained” Problem of BKF files

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Image via Wikipedia --> BKF files are data backup files which stores valuable data. These files are created by using NTBackup utility which is a powerful backup application and it is a free tool which comes with NT based version of windows operating system. It is quite easy to store data in these BKF files by using NTBackup tool. But in some cases BKF files gives an error message while restoring data from it. There are several reasons behind these error massages but the main reason is corruption in BKF files. If BKF files are get corrupt then backup will become inaccessible and data cannot be restored by using NTBackup tool. To resolve such issue BKF file repair is required by using BKF Recovery software to extract data back. If you are trying to open or restore corrupt BKF file, you will get several error messages one of them is explained below. “ There is no information contained in the file...” NTBackup utility will not be able to restore yo...

Ways To Repair Damaged BKF Files Due To Improper System Shutdown

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Windows data can be corrupt or damaged at any point of time, to protect your valuable data you must take regular backup of data. To insure security of data windows provide an in-build utility called NT Backup, which is present in Windows NT (XP, 2000, 2003) systems. All data is copied as BKF files in the NT backup. On the other hand BKF files sometimes get corrupt. It is due to the abrupt crash, lack of catalog files, the CRC errors. To overcome from data loss situations, you need to use a third party BKF repair tool to repair corrupt BKF files.  To illustrate this, let's take a scenario where you are trying to add data incrementally in the BKF file, while an abrupt system is get shutdown, this will lead to BKF file corruption. Next time when you trying to open BKF files, you could not do so. Cause: Backup file does not open due to corruption of data. BKF file corruption occurs due to sudden system shutdown, while data backup was in process. Due to corruption in the backup ...

How to Solve CRC Error of Corrupt BKF File

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Image by craig1black via Flickr To avoid above situation, we suggest you to make a habit of keep a backup of the data which you need frequently. Now, it's almost a blessing that the Windows NT (Server 2003, XP, Server 2000) users have inbuilt option i.e. NTBackup. This utility enables them to backup their valuable data on a regular basis as BKF files. That said, you should take precautions to safeguard the BKF files and otherwise these files can also get corrupt. These files can get corrupt due to various reasons, such as human error, virus infections, interruptions while backing up, power surges, corrupt system files, etc. To repair these files, you must use the methods appropriate. However, if you are unable to resolve the situation to use a third party BKF repair tool. Consider a scenario NTBackup utility stored BKF files on network get corrupt. Cause: CRC error is root cause of BKF files get corrupt. The CRC error is an error-checking method in data tra...

BKF file corruption due to header damage and tips to perform BKF repair

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Image via Wikipedia In todays scenario, the importance of backup is apparent eying an increase in the number of data loss incidents that we hear everyday. At the time of system or hardware crash, backup offers a reliable restoration of our confidential backed up data. Backup can be created using various third-party tools. Backup creation is a useful feature included in every version of Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows XP use an built-in backup utility NTBackup that helps the users to backup important files, folders, or even schedule backups at fixed time intervals. It creates backup in a BKF format file. These BKF files may get corrupt due to several reasons, such as virus attack, unexpected system shutdown, missing catalog files, application malfunctioning etc. To overcome this problem, you need to go for BKF recovery through a reliable third-party utility. For instance, when you try to restore data from a backup file, you may come across the following er...