File Extension Library


.BKUP File Extension

  • Category: Backup Files

What are .BKUP files and how to open them?

Can't open .BKUP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BKUP file.

What is a .BKUP file extension?

.BKUP file extension has been classified as Backup Files.

.BKUP is Backup File

A BKUP file is a generic backup file used by various programs and scripts for creating backups. It may be used for a variety of purposes, such as a backup of critical data files, word processing documents, or logs. BKUP files are used for restoring the original files in case an unexpected event occurs.

If you discover a BKUP file on your computer, it most likely was created by a program that is, or was, installed on your computer. BKUP files are typically created in a folder located in the installation directory of the program that created it.

NOTE: One example use of BKUP files is with cPanel and WHM, a web server management software, which uses BKUP files for Awstats server traffic logging.

List of all softwares that can open the Backup File
Linux
cPanel

How to fix problems with .BKUP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BKUP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BKUP file format
  2. You need to check the .BKUP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)