BKF Repair & Recovery Software

You might come across an error message when you attempt to open your Microsoft Backup File (BKF) by using NTBackup utility. The most important reason for the occurrence of the error message can be corruption or damage of BKF file. After the BKF file gets corrupted, you cannot use it to restore data using NTBackup utility. The BKF file becomes inaccessible and can not be used for any usual operation. In such situations, the best solution is to restore your files from an updated data backup. But, if you have not created any such backup or it fails to restore the required data, then you need to repair the corrupted BKF file by using bkf repair tools.

As a practical instance, when you attempt to use the BKF file to restore data, you might encounter the below error message:

“There is no information contained in the file…”

After the above error message appears, NTBackup utility is unable to extract any information from the BKF file. Furthermore, you might encounter the above error message each time you attempt to open the BKF file.

Cause

The root cause for the occurrence of above error message is BKF file corruption. BKF file corruption can occur due to improper system shutdown, installation of service packs, operating system malfunctioning, concurrent execution of BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) while creating backup, malicious software like virus and more.
The above error message can also occur if you have created a BKF file and then installed Windows operating system with a different product key.

Resolution

To troubleshoot and resolve the above problem, you will need to repair the BKF file by using advanced Microsoft Backup File Repair tools. Such Microsoft Backup File Repair tools incorporate high end scanning methods for scanning and repairing corrupted BKF files.

These BKF repair tools extract and reinstate all the required information from a corrupted BKF file of any size. Such BKF repair tools provide highly interactive user interface that makes them self-explanatory without prior technical skills. These repair tools also provide you an alternative to save your repaired BKF files to a user specified location.

Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery is the most powerful repair bkf tool. It supports repair and restoration of BKF files created with NTBackup utilities of Windows XP, 2003 and 2000. This MS Back Recovery tool is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000. It also repairs BKF files created with Backup Exec utility by VERITAS software.

Restoring data from your latest backup enables you to recover from every kind of logical or physical data loss scenarios. The most effective way to create Microsoft Backup File (BKF) in Windows NT based operating systems (Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000) is by using an inbuilt utility named as NTBackup. BKF file corruption primarily occurs due to operating system corruption, software bugs, malicious software as virus and more. After the BKF file is corrupted, the data saved in it becomes inaccessible. To restore the inaccessible data, you need to use an updated backup. However, if the backup does not exist or it is not up-to-date, then you need to recover the corrupted BKF file by using advanced bkf repair software.

As a practical instance, when you attempt to open or edit a BKF file, you may receive the below error message:

“[Unrecognized Media]
The backup file is unusable. You must erase it, or choose another file.”

The data stored in the BKF file becomes inaccessible once the above error message appears. Additionally, you encounter the same error message each time you attempt to open the BKF file.

Cause

The BKF file has been corrupted or damaged. To prevent the occurrence of the above error message, you need to use ‘Verify Data After Backup’ advanced option each time you create a new backup. This option allows you to maintain the integrity and completeness of BKF files.

Resolution

The BKF file can not be used to restore data after the error message. You will need to choose another BKF file to restore your data. To resolve the above error and access the data saved in corrupted BKF file, you will need to repair it by using powerful Microsoft Backup File Repair utility. Such BKF Repair utilities use high end scanning algorithms for scanning and repairing corrupted BKF files.

These BKF repair tools extract and reinstate all the required information from a corrupted BKF file of any size. Such BKF repair tools serve as self-explanatory applications with highly interactive user interface. These repair tools also provide you an option to store your repaired BKF files at default or user specified location.

Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery is the foremost repair bkf tool. This MS Backup Recovery is compatible with BKF files created with Windows XP, 2003 and 2000 NTBackup utilities. It is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000. It also repairs and restores BKF files created with Backup Exec utility by VERITAS software.

The easiest way to recover from any kind of data loss is by restoring the data from the latest backup. NTBackup is the backup utility provided in Windows NT based operating systems to create Microsoft Backup Files (BKFs). Depending on the quantity of data, you can create your backup on one or more storage media. While creating backup on various storage devices provides lots of benefits, it can also corrupt the BKF file while restoration. In such situations, you need to use effective bkf repair applications that can completely repair and restore the data from corrupted BKF file.

As a practical example, when you attempt to restore a backup that is maintained on several tapes, the restoration may not be performed. The NTBackup utility firstly requests tape 1; eject tape 1 and then request tape 1 again. You may then encounter the below error message:

“Error: An inconsistency was encountered on the requested media.”
Cause
The main cause for the occurrence of the above error message is the returning of an incorrect value when the tapes were changed. This causes NTBackup to incorrectly identify the tape it requested. The error message can also occur when NTBackup tool is unable to recognize the corrupted BKF file. The corruption in BKF

file can occur due to CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors, software faults, virus infection and more.

Resolution
To resolve the above problem and access the BKF file, you need to follow these steps:

1.    Scan the storage media with an updated Antivirus software.

2.    Apply Hotfix Solution by using these steps:
•    Install the latest service pack for Windows 2000
•    After installing the latest service pack, you need to apply the Hotfix solution provided by Microsoft.
•    Restart your computer system after applying the Hotfix solution

If you still encounter the same error message while restoration, then you need to repair the corrupted BKF file by using advanced BKF Repair tools. Such Microsoft Backup File Repair tools employ powerful scanning algorithms to perform comprehensive scan and repair of the corrupted BKF files. Such repair utilities extract and reinstate all the necessary data from the corrupted BKF files of any size. These backup repair tools serve as easy-to-understand applications with interactive user interface. These repair applications also offer you a choice to save your repaired BKF files at default or user specified location.

Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery is the foremost repair bkf application. It supports repair of BKF files created with NTBackup utility in Windows XP, 2003 and 2000. This repair tool is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000. It also provides MS Back Recovery for BKF files created with Backup Exec by VERITAS software.

NTBackup is the sole backup utility in Windows NT core versions that enables you to backup your data. The backup created is saved in the form of Microsoft Backup File (BKF) at a user-specified location. BKF file corruption primarily occurs due to unknown data stream, improper system shutdown, archive bit deletion, log file corruption, software bugs and more. In most of these situations, the data stored in the BKF file becomes inaccessible. For complete recovery of data, you need to restore the lost files from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available, it is not up-to-date or backup fails to restore the desired data, then you need to use advanced BKF File Repair tool to completely repair the corrupted BKF file.
For example, when you attempt to restore a BKF file by using NTBackup utility, you might receive the below error message:
“Unable to Restore”
As the above error message states, the NTBackup utility is not able to restore the BKF file. In addition, you encounter the same error message each time you attempt to restore the backup from the BKF file.
Cause:
The above error message mainly occurs when the NTBackup utility receives any Unknown Data Stream in the BKF file. An Unknown Data Stream is mainly caused by a third-party BKF file that holds data streams with Stream ID’s that are unknown to the NTBackup utility.
Another major cause for the occurrence of the above error message can be due to corruption of the BKF file because of invalid data streams. After the BKF file corruption, it becomes inaccessible and can not be restored.
Resolution
To rectify the above error message, you need to follow these steps:
•    Install the latest service pack provided by Microsoft
•          After installing the service pack, apply the Hotfix solution provided by Microsoft. The hotfix allows NTBackup to skip unknown data streams and continue to restore data from BKF file.
•    Restart your computer after applying the Hotfix solution
To repair the corrupted BKF file, you need to recover it by using powerful bkf repair utilities. Such MS Backup Recovery utilities incorporate advanced scanning methods to perform complete scan and repair of the corrupted BKF files. These repair applications extract and restore all the required data from the corrupted BKF files of any size. Such backup repair utilities serve as easy-to-understand tools with highly graphical user interface. These repair utilities also provide you a choice to store your repaired BKF files at default or user specified location.
Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery is the most powerful and reliable BKF File Repair tool. This read only repair application supports repair of BKF files created with Windows 2003, XP and 2000 backup utilities. It works with Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000. It also provides Microsoft Backup File Repair for BKF files created with Backup Exec by VERITAS software.

The archive bit in Windows file system enables you to determine the previously stored files and folders in the backup. The archive bit information gets modified each time the backup program performs a complete backup. Deletion or corruption of this archive bit primarily occurs due to file system corruption, software bugs and more. In such scenarios, Microsoft Backup File (BKF) gets corrupted. To access the lost data, you need to restore it from the latest backup stored on another storage media. However, if no backup is maintained, you need to repair the corrupted BKF file. To do so, you should use efficient BKF File Repair application.

Consider a practical scenario, the backup utility (NTBackup.exe) in Windows Server 2003 might accidentally delete the archive bit information when you backup your data in BKF file. Furthermore, when you select the BKF file for backup restoration and go to Advanced properties, you find that the “File is ready for archiving” check box isn’t checked. After the archive bit gets deleted, you can not restore your important data from BKF file by using NTBackup.exe.

Cause
The main cause for the occurrence of the above error message is the selection of “Verify data after backup completes” under Options dialog box. To prevent the occurrence of the above problem, you should avoid selecting “Verify data after backup completes” under Options dialog box.

Resolution
To resolve the above problem, Microsoft recommends a hotfix solution. After applying the hotfix, you need to restart your system. If you still can not use the BKF file, you should repair the corrupted BKF file by using powerful  bkf repair utility. Such MS Backup Recovery applications incorporate high end scanning algorithms to comprehensively scan and repair corrupted backup files. These utilities extract all the required information from the corrupted BKF file of any size. Due to their graphical user interface, these backup repair tools are easily understandable without any prior technical knowledge. These tools come with detailed and graphical documentation to make the user aware of different features and application screens.

Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery is the most trustworthy Microsoft Backup File Repair utility. It systematically repairs and restores the corrupted BKF files. It is compatible with BKF files of Windows XP, 2003 and 2000. It can be installed on Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000. It also supports Microsoft Backup File Repair for BKF files created with Backup Exec utility by VERITAS software.

NTBackup is an inbuilt tool that enables you to save the backup of your critical data in Windows NT and above (NT core) systems. In addition to hard drives, this tool also provides you an option to save Microsoft BKF (Backup File) files in variety of storage media like CD, DVD and USB Flash drives. With the creation of every BKF file, this backup tool also creates a log file. From Windows NT to Windows 2003, this log file gets created at “Drive Letter:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data\”. NTBackup keeps record of all the information processed during the backup operation as a log file. This log file may get corrupted due to improper system shutdown, operating system corruption, file system issues, software bugs and virus infection. Once the NTBackup log file is corrupted, you can not restore the backup using BKF file. In such situations, you need to recover the lost data from an updated backup with copies of all the affected files in BKF file. However, if there is no such backup available, you need to recover the BKF file by using advanced Microsoft Backup File Repair application.
Consider a practical case where you have created a script file that creates backup as BKF file after every seven days. A backup log file automatically gets created with the creation of every BKF file. However, when you attempt to access the backup file, you encounter an error message indicating corruption. To prevent such issues, you need to follow these steps:
•    Keep at least two backup copies of your critical data, preferably on secondary storage media as external hard drive or flash drive
•    Install a good quality antivirus or security suite on your system and keep it up-to-date with real time scanning enabled
Resolution:
To resolve the above issue and access your damaged BKF file, you need to use advanced MS Backup File Repair software. Such bkf repair utilities use effective scanning algorithms for absolute scanning and repairing of corrupted BKF files. These MS Backup Recovery applications extract all data from the BKF file of any size. With interactive and easy-to-understand user interface, these repair utilities are user-friendly tools which can be used without prior technical knowledge.

Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery serves the purpose of providing a trustworthy and systematic BKF repair and restoration. It also provides Microsoft Backup File Repair for files created with Backup Exec by VERITAS software. It is compatible with BKF files created with Windows XP, 2003 and 2000. It supports Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000 operating systems.