Opening BKI Files

The BKI file type is primarily associated with DriverBackup! 2.

BKI	File extension: BKI
	File type:	backup file

What is a BKI file?

BKI files mostly belong to DriverBackup! 2. Driver Backup File: BKI files are created by DriverBackup! 2 to store backups of system drivers.
They use the .NET framework to save driver details and settings in a proprietary format.
To restore your drivers, use the original utility.

This file contains information for driver recovery.
It is designed to work only with DriverBackup! 2.
The file stores driver files, configuration data, and related settings.

FilExt.com tip: Avoid trying to open or edit these files with generic tools to prevent corruption.

How to open BKI files

You need a suitable software like DriverBackup! 2 to open a BKI 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 BKI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BKI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert BKI files:

DriverBackup! 2
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BKI files are often referred to as DriverBackup! 2 backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Backup
IBM BookManager Backup Index
IBM Softcopy Reader ((Bookmanager) Bookshelf (and Book) Index File) by IBM
A Java-based online documentation reader and organizer made up of two programs: the Book Reader and the Bookshelf Organizer. It is shipped free of charge on the IBM Collection Kits, and can be freely downloaded from IBM. The Softcopy Reader was introduced in 2000 to replace the IBM Library Reader. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 00 00 00 00 F1 4B F2 40, ASCII: ñKò@.

Technical Data for BKI File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

inf, drv, sys, bik, img, zip, mp4, hbi, fbw, dup, bak, cab, exe, dll, dat

a bki backup file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BKI files

Associate the BKI file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest BKI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available DriverBackup! 2 update.
To make sure that your BKI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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