.BKF File
.bkf is Windows Backup Utility File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .bkf |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Category | Backup |
.bkf is Windows Backup Utility File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .bkf |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Category | Backup |
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File extension bkf is mainly related to the Windows Backup (Microsoft Backup) utility that was part of Microsoft Windows NT to version Windows XP and used to protect, backup and restore data stored on computer.
The Microsoft BKF backup file is Microsoft Tape Format archive file created by the Windows Backup, which stores data that have been set by users to backup. Backup files are often stored on any other hard drive, ZIP drive or tape drive as a prevent before a hard drive malfunction, where are data normally stored.
Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 contain new version of Windows Backup Utility that used VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) file format to store backup data. However there is a utility called Windows NT Backup - Restore available, that is able to restore BKF backups on Windows Vista and higher.
This bkf file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Files with bkf extension can be generally found as Windows backups, made using the Windows Backup / Microsoft Backup utility in Windows NT to Windows XP. This format was eventually replaced by the VHD format.