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Basic information about BACKUP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BACKUP（*.BACKUP or *.backup）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BACKUP file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the BACKUP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BACKUP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BACKUP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BACKUP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BACKUP file?
  • How to open a BACKUP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BACKUP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BACKUP file?
  • How to convert BACKUP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BACKUP file format?


1.Detail information about BACKUP file extension: Backup Of Current ISAPI Application

File type Backup Of Current ISAPI Application Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BACKUP file is a Backup Of Current ISAPI Application. The backup file extension with the ISAPI Loader, a utility that allows IIS administrators to actualize ISAPI applications and ISAPI DLLs without restarting IIS servers.

The backup file stores backup of current ISAPI application.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BACKUP files

Windows		 ISAPI Loader


2.Detail information about BACKUP file extension: Android Backup File

File type Android Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description BACKUP file is a Android Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BACKUP files

Android		 Google Android


3.Detail information about BACKUP file extension: Ad-Aware Reference File

File type Ad-Aware Reference File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BACKUP file is a Ad-Aware Reference File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BACKUP files

Windows		 Ad-Aware PRO


4.Detail information about BACKUP file extension: PgAdmin Database Backup

File type PgAdmin Database Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BACKUP file is a PgAdmin Database Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BACKUP files

Windows		 pgAdmin


5.Detail information about BACKUP file extension: Navicat For MySQL Backup File

File type Navicat For MySQL Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BACKUP file is a Navicat For MySQL Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BACKUP files

Windows		 Navicat for MySQL

macOS
 Navicat for MySQL (Mac)

Linux		 Navicat for MySQL (Linux)



How to convert BACKUP files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for BACKUP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BACKUP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

Backup To DVD/CD BACKUP to TXT


Can't open a BACKUP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BACKUP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BACKUP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BACKUP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BACKUP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BACKUP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BACKUP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BACKUP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BACKUP file is damaged.
  • Whether the BACKUP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BACKUP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BACKUP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BACKUP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BACKUP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BACKUP file.

If the BACKUP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.