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Basic information about BKS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BKS（*.BKS or *.bks）, 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 BKS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about BKS file extension: IBM BookManager Read Bookshelf Backup

File type IBM BookManager Read Bookshelf Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BKS file is a IBM BookManager Read Bookshelf Backup. The BKS file extension is used by IBM BookManager for its read bookshelf backup files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BKS files

Windows		 BookManager


2.Detail information about BKS file extension: NTBackup Settings File

File type NTBackup Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description BKS file is a NTBackup Settings File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BKS files

Windows		 Microsoft NTBackup


3.Detail information about BKS file extension: Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Backup File

File type Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Backup File Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description BKS file is a Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Backup File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BKS files

Windows		 Microsoft Works
Microsoft Excel 2016


4.Detail information about BKS file extension: IBM Softcopy Reader Bookmanager Book File

File type IBM Softcopy Reader Bookmanager Book File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BKS file is a IBM Softcopy Reader Bookmanager Book File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BKS files

Windows		 IBM Softcopy Reader


5.Detail information about BKS file extension: Microsoft Windows Scheduled Backup Script

File type Microsoft Windows Scheduled Backup Script Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BKS file is a Microsoft Windows Scheduled Backup Script.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BKS files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0



Can't open a BKS 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.BKS”。

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 BKS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BKS 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 BKS 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 BKS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BKS 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 BKS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BKS 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.