All about NCO Files

The NCO file type is primarily associated with BackItUp.

NCOFile Extension NCO
File extension: NCO
File type:  data backup file

What is an NCO file

NCO files mostly belong to BackItUp by Nero AG. NCO file is commonly used by the Nero BackItUp application to archive and backup files. Nero BackItUp application stores compressed backup files in NCO file format. User can backup NCO files to CD or DVD, which allow users to store them and use in case of system corruption. User can encrypte and password-protect NCO files for more security.

How to open NCO files

You need a suitable software like BackItUp from Nero AG to open an NCO file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NCO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NCO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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NCO file extension format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the NCO files:

The file type with the extension 'NCO' is mainly used by one program with a specific format. The following file formats are most commonly found in NCO files:

All other NCO files (5%) have different formats. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your NCO file!

Technical Data for NCO File Extension

File classification:
Backup
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType, FileType: Nero BackItUp Compressed File, AppName: Nero BackItUp Restore Application
EXEFile: NBR.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\nbr.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\NEROBA~1\NBR.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\NEROBA~1\NBR.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: F:\Nero burn\Nero BackItUp\nbr.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\NERO6~1\NEROBA~1\NBR.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\NERO7~1\NEROBA~1\BackItUp.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\NEROBA~2\NBR.exe %1

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead2\NEROBA~1\NBR.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\nero\Nero BackItUp\nbr.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NEROBA~1\NBR.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\\nbr.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\NERO7~1\NEROBA~2\BackItUp.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\Nero BackItUp\nbr.exe

ProgramID: NeroBackItUp.Files7.nco
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp.exe

ProgramID: NeroBackItUp.Files8.nco
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp.exe

ProgramID: NBCOMPRESSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero BackItUp\\nbr.exe

ProgramID: PAZIP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE


an nco data backup file is a special file format by Nero AG and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NCO files

  • Associate the NCO file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open data backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest NCO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nero AG manufacturer website after an available BackItUp update.
  • To make sure that your NCO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .NCO file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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