The backup utility of Windows that is NTBackup is not only useful to create the backup of Windows data but it is also a boon for all Windows users who use MS Exchange Server as their email server because by NTBackup, they can create the backup of their Exchange Server mailboxes also. However, the backup of Exchange Server by NTBackup is different from usual Windows backup as Exchange backup file has .BKF file extension and it contains .stm, .edb, and .log files of MS Exchange Server. Indifferent from various other files of Windows, a .BKF file too is prone to corruption. At that situation, to repair .BKF file, it is advisable to use third-party Exchange BKF recovery software.
There are various reasons responsible for Exchange BKF file corruption, some of which are:
• Interrupted or faulty backup process is one of the major causes of Exchange BKF file corruption.
• Virus infection in the system is another cause for Exchange BKF file corruption.
• Abrupt system shutdown can also corrupt Exchange BKF file.
• Faulty Windows backup software can corrupt Exchange BKF file.
• Missing catalog file is one more cause responsible for corruption of Exchange BKF file.
• Exchange BKF files corruption due to CRC error.
Aforementioned are some of the most common reasons responsible for corruption of Exchange BKF file however, there could be various other reasons which may corrupt your BKF file. Mostly when Exchange BKF file gets corrupt, it starts throwing error messages. Let us discuss some of the common error messages which a user encounters when he/she tries to extract/restore data from corrupt Exchange BKF file:
• “An inconsistency was encountered on the requested media”
• “The fixed media is full. You cannot back up all of the specified data to this disk device. The backup operation will stop”
• “The backup file is unusable. You must erase it, or choose another file.”
• “The backup file contains unrecognized data and cannot be used.”
So, if you are the one who is getting any of the above mentioned error messages or whose BKF file is corrupt then don’t panic, use an efficient third-party Exchange BKF repair software like Stellar Phoenix Exchange BKF Recovery software and repair your precious Exchange BKF file.
This software efficiently repairs corrupt or damaged Exchange BKF file and recovers .edb, .stm, and .log file, searches for the BKF file in the specified file and folder as well as saves scanned information so that the files can be repaired later. In addition the software supports MS Exchange Server 2007 and 2003.
There are various reasons responsible for Exchange BKF file corruption, some of which are:
• Interrupted or faulty backup process is one of the major causes of Exchange BKF file corruption.
• Virus infection in the system is another cause for Exchange BKF file corruption.
• Abrupt system shutdown can also corrupt Exchange BKF file.
• Faulty Windows backup software can corrupt Exchange BKF file.
• Missing catalog file is one more cause responsible for corruption of Exchange BKF file.
• Exchange BKF files corruption due to CRC error.
Aforementioned are some of the most common reasons responsible for corruption of Exchange BKF file however, there could be various other reasons which may corrupt your BKF file. Mostly when Exchange BKF file gets corrupt, it starts throwing error messages. Let us discuss some of the common error messages which a user encounters when he/she tries to extract/restore data from corrupt Exchange BKF file:
• “An inconsistency was encountered on the requested media”
• “The fixed media is full. You cannot back up all of the specified data to this disk device. The backup operation will stop”
• “The backup file is unusable. You must erase it, or choose another file.”
• “The backup file contains unrecognized data and cannot be used.”
So, if you are the one who is getting any of the above mentioned error messages or whose BKF file is corrupt then don’t panic, use an efficient third-party Exchange BKF repair software like Stellar Phoenix Exchange BKF Recovery software and repair your precious Exchange BKF file.
This software efficiently repairs corrupt or damaged Exchange BKF file and recovers .edb, .stm, and .log file, searches for the BKF file in the specified file and folder as well as saves scanned information so that the files can be repaired later. In addition the software supports MS Exchange Server 2007 and 2003.
