BKF File Extension

Windows NT Backup Archive File

What is .BKF File Extension – Overview

.BKF File is a Windows NT Backup Archive file created by Windows Backup. BKF file format is used to store the replica of files that are stored on Windows NT version of systems.

BKF File Extension is basically related to Windows Backup Utility or Microsoft Backup Utility which was a part of MS Windows NT to the version Windows XP and used to store data in ZIP drive or Tape drive.

MS Windows Vista, Window 7 & Windows 8 have the new version of Windows Backup Utility which uses Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) file format to store backup information.

Application Category

Archive Files

Organization

Microsoft Corporation

Default Location

User Defined

Technical Specifications

MIME Type

Standard Identifier application/octet-stream

Official media type for Windows NT Backup BKF File Format.

File Signature Details

Hexadecimal Signature 54 41 50 45 00 00

Identifier reflecting legacy Tape Drive origins.

Applications Supported

Windows NT Backup Utility

How to Open and View BKF File Extension

The BKF file can be opened using the following methods:

Windows NT Backup

Using Freeware Tools

Relevant Tools that Open BKF

BKF Viewer

Professional BKF Viewer

Official Tool View Tool