Opening a BCKP File

The BCKP file type is primarily associated with Ad-Aware.

BCKP	File extension: BCKP
	File type:	Quarantine File

What is a BCKP file?

BCKP files mostly belong to Ad-Aware by Lavasoft. Ad-Aware provides protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. This is a listing of things Ad-aware found and quarantined.

How to open a BCKP file

You need a suitable software like Ad-Aware to open a BCKP file. You need a suitable software like Ad-Aware from Lavasoft to open a BCKP 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 BCKP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BCKP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .BCKP File? Try These Steps

Because .BCKP files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If from an antivirus scan, it's likely an Ad-Aware Quarantine File. If from a system update, it may be a generic backup.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
- Readable text suggests a configuration backup.
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
- Scrambled characters often mean an encrypted quarantine file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Lavasoft Ad-Aware, your backup utility, or ask the sender if unsure.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for BCKP File Extension

File classification:

Text

Related files:

awr, lslang, qtn

a bckp Quarantine File is a special file format by Lavasoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BCKP files

Associate the BCKP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open quarantine files. Because only the current version supports the latest BCKP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Lavasoft manufacturer website after an available Ad-Aware update.
To make sure that your BCKP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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