Backup File
General Information
| Title | BKF File Extension |
| Extension | .bkf |
| Full Form | Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data backup |
| Additional Functions | Data restore, Archive |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| System Backup | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Disaster Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Corruption risk |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Verify integrity |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Windows NT |
| Replaced By | Windows Backup (.wbadmin) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wbcat, .vhd, .vhdx, .wim |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NTBackup |
Built-in | Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 |
| Backup Exec |
Paid | Windows |
| System Recovery |
Paid | Windows |