One of the biggest mistakes that users do while maintaining backup of their crucial database is they create a copy of data on same device. An idea backup is the one that is stored on an external storage drive. This is because it is protected against unexpected adversities that may result in backup restoration failure. For example: Virus attack on a system where it affects the original data files, it might also lead to damage to backup files.

Other than this, there are many other reasons that restricts successful restoration of Windows backup in BKF file. For example:

BKF Catalog Is Missing: All essential details about the data being backed up is saved into the catalog file. This file stores information like location of files and folders being backed up, the type of data etc. While creating backup, if more than one instance of NTBackup is running, it will result in one or more missing catalog files. Such situation will result in BKF file restoration failure.

BKF File is Too Large: NTBackup is not meant for large sized backups that are maintained now a days. Also, in the earlier days when Windows backup was created on FAT file system, there was a restriction that the BKF file cannot exceed 4GB size limit. This caused BKF corrupt and errors while restoration.

Interruption while Backup: At the time when backup is created, it is possible that any type of disruption may cause improper backup creation. Although, a BKF file will get generated but it might lead to CRC errors while restoration.

An unexpected error can cause problems in restoring the data from backup. This is the reason why it is recommended to test the backup on regular time interval.

However, the misfortunate part is, there is no solution available (free or manual) that can help to restore damaged MS backup file. But the good part about technology growing at a fast pace is it has made possible to get back data from corrupt BKF file. There are tools that can help to restore files and folders in their original form from BKF file that fails to restore.

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