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PCVITA software to recover Exchange data from NTBackup BKF files
Exchange BKF Recovery Tool
PCVITA Exchange BKF Recovery Tool opens an NTBackup BKF file made on Exchange Server and lists the mailbox stores inside. Select the stores you need and extract the database, stream and log files to a folder. Exchange BKF recovery works on a PC with no Exchange environment.
- Input
- NTBackup BKF file from Exchange Server
- Preview
- Mailbox stores with name, size and date
- Extract
- Full BKF or selected stores
- Output
- Mailbox database files
Load one BKF file per session and keep the original folder structure. See all features. Need a general BKF file? Open BKF Repair.
How Exchange BKF Recovery Works
Load the BKF file and PCVITA software scans it for mailbox stores. Select the stores and extract the EDB files to your folder.
Exchange BKF File
Backup file will not open
- NTBackup BKF from Exchange Server
- Unusable or unrecognized data errors
- Original file stays untouched
PCVITA Exchange BKF Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Scan on load
- Mailbox store preview
- Extract and Extract Selected
Mailbox Database Files
Saved to your folder
- Mailbox databases as EDB
- Stream and log files with them
- Original folder structure kept
- 1LoadAdd the BKF file.
- 2PreviewCheck the mailbox stores.
- 3ExtractSave the EDB files.
Recover an Exchange BKF File in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one BKF file from the first click to the saved EDB. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide shows the full flow with every screen.
Step 1. Install and Open the Software
Install the program on any Windows PC. The PC needs no Exchange Server. Open the program from the Start menu.
Step 2. Load Your BKF File
Click Load and browse for the NTBackup BKF file. Select the file and click Open.
Step 3. Let the Scan Finish
The software starts to load the BKF file as soon as you select it. A progress bar shows the scan.
Step 4. Explore the Mailbox Stores
The software lists every Exchange mailbox store inside the BKF file. Browse the items and check names, sizes and dates before you extract.
Step 5. Choose Your Extract Option
Click Extract to save everything. Select one mailbox store and click Extract Selected to save only that store.
Step 6. Set the Output Folder
Select the destination folder and click OK. A message confirms the end of the extraction. Open the folder to find your EDB files.
Demo edition previews the data and does not save the full BKF.
Exchange BKF Recovery Features
What the software does with a BKF file, grouped by task.
Loads BKF Files From Any Exchange Version
Your backup goes in first.
Load Button
Browse your PC for the BKF file.
Any Exchange Version
Open BKF files from any Exchange Server version.
No Exchange Needed
Work on a PC with no Exchange environment.
No Size Limit
Load large backups, tested with 1.2 TB.
Error Handling
Open files that show the unusable or unrecognized data errors.
Previews Mailbox Stores Before You Save
Check the contents first.
Mailbox Store List
See every Exchange store inside the file.
Item Details
View the name, size in KB and modified date.
Folder Structure
Browse the original folder structure.
Single Panel
Explore everything in one window.
Extracts EDB Files and Companion Files
Save all data or only some of it.
Extract
Save everything to a folder.
Extract Selected
Save only the mailbox store you select.
EDB Files
Restore mailbox databases in native format.
STM Files
Collect the stream files too.
LOG Files
Collect the log files too.
Selective Folders
Select folders and items to extract.
Saves Recovered Data to Your Folder
The finished files open on your PC.
Destination Folder
Select where the files go.
Completion Message
Get a message when the extraction ends.
Folder Structure Kept
Find the original folders in the output.
Recovered EDB
Open the EDB in the next recovery step.
Test these options on your own BKF file. Demo edition previews the data and does not save the full BKF.
Why Exchange BKF Files Need a Recovery Tool
Four facts about Exchange backups in BKF format and how the software answers them.
- 1
Windows Server Backup Differs
Microsoft documents Windows Server Backup for Exchange 2016, 2019 and Subscription Edition as volume level backups. An NTBackup BKF file from older Exchange needs a separate tool.
- 2
One Error Blocks the Backup
The unusable file and unrecognized data errors stop access to the BKF. PCVITA software scans the file and lists the mailbox stores.
- 3
You Need the EDB Out
Mailbox data sits in the EDB file inside the BKF. Exchange BKF recovery extracts the EDB and its companion files.
- 4
Old Servers Are Gone
Many BKF files outlive the server that made them. The software works on a PC with no Exchange.
Prepare Before You Recover an Exchange BKF File
Six checks before your first extraction. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Copy the BKF file to a safe folder. Work on the copy.
- Free disk space for the extracted data. Large backups need room for the full EDB.
- Check Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later on the PC.
- Open the software as administrator on Windows 7 to Windows 10.
- Load one BKF file per session. The software does not process several files together.
- Test the free demo on your file before you pay. Download the demo edition and preview the data.
System lines match the version and system table below. Microsoft facts follow the page linked in the Sources.
Exchange BKF Recovery Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions scan and preview the same way. Saving the full BKF is the main difference.
Demo Edition
Free
Check the result first
- ResultPreview of the data
- Full BKF saveNot available
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 5.49 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$129 one licence
Extract the full BKF
- ResultRecovered files saved
- Full BKF saveAvailable
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Both editions scan the same way and the full BKF save is the main difference
- Load BKF File
- Mailbox Store List
- Item Details
- Extract
- Extract Selected
- EDB Files
- STM Files
- LOG Files
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and recovery details in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 5.49 MB |
| MD5 | 5419ab59 |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit) and Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit) |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later. Administrator rights on Windows 7 to 10 |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz or higher, 2 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free disk space |
| Free demo limit | Preview only for the full BKF extraction |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input | One NTBackup BKF file from Exchange Server |
|---|---|
| Exchange versions | 2013 down to 2000 and earlier |
| File size limit | None, tested with 1.2 TB |
| Preview | Mailbox stores with name, size in KB and modified date |
| Extract modes | Extract and Extract Selected |
| Output | Database, stream and log files in a folder you choose |
Windows Server Backup vs PCVITA Exchange BKF Recovery
What Microsoft documents about Exchange backups next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your file.
| Point | Windows Server Backup | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Backup type | VSS backup at volume level | Reads NTBackup BKF files |
| Restore one database | Not possible, all databases restore together | Extract Selected saves one mailbox store |
| Exchange versions | 2016, 2019 and Subscription Edition | Any version that wrote the BKF file |
| Repair a corrupt backup file | Not described | Scan on load |
| Preview before saving | Not described | Mailbox store list with details |
| Price | Included with Windows Server | Free demo, full edition $129 |
Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on Windows Server Backup for Exchange. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Recovery
- Work on a copy. Keep the original BKF safe.
- Preview first. Check the mailbox stores.
- Extract what you need. Use Extract Selected for one store.
- Open the EDB. Confirm the saved files before you delete the BKF.
Need to open the recovered EDB? Use Exchange Mailbox Recovery. A general backup file instead? Open BKF Repair.
Sources for Microsoft Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft LearnWindows Server Backup and Exchange data
Exchange BKF Recovery FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before they start Exchange BKF recovery, grouped by topic.
Recovery and Options How the software behaves with your BKF file
How do I recover data from an Exchange BKF file?
Six steps finish the job.
- Step 1. Install the software.
- Step 2. Click Load and browse.
- Step 3. Wait for the scan.
- Step 4. Look through the store list.
- Step 5. Click Extract or Extract Selected.
- Step 6. Select the destination.
Do I need Exchange Server on my PC?
No. The software works on any Windows PC with or without Exchange Server installed.
Which files does the software recover?
EDB files with their STM and LOG files. The software restores them in native format from the BKF file.
Can I extract one mailbox store?
Yes. Select the mailbox store and click Extract Selected. Click Extract for the full BKF file.
Can I load several BKF files at once?
No. The software loads one BKF file at a time. Repeat the steps for the next file.
Is there a BKF file size limit?
No limit applies. The software handled a 1.2 TB file in tests.
Which errors does the software handle?
Backup file is unusable and unrecognized data. The software scans the file and lists what it finds inside.
Does the software repair a BKF file into a healthy BKF?
No. The software extracts the data to files. It does not rebuild the BKF file.
Can the software export mailboxes to PST?
No. The software saves EDB files only. Open the EDB in Exchange Mailbox Recovery for the next step.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do?
It previews the data. The demo scans the same way. The full BKF extraction needs the full edition.
How much does the full edition cost?
$129 for one licence. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download the software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.0 weighs 5.49 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your file before you buy.
Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 (64 bit) and Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit). You need 100 MB free disk space. 2 GB RAM is recommended.
Do I need administrator rights?
Yes on Windows 7 to 10. Open the software as administrator.
Which Exchange versions work with the software?
Every version from 2013 back to 2000. The BKF file must come from NTBackup.
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Key Takeaways on Exchange BKF Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Load and scan. Click Load and the software scans the BKF file.
- Preview first. Check the mailbox stores before you save.
- Extract your way. Save everything or one mailbox store.
- Small install. Version 4.0 weighs 5.49 MB.
- Demo and price. Free demo previews the data. Full edition costs $129 per licence.
Recover Your Exchange BKF File Today
Download the free demo, open your backup and preview the mailbox stores before you buy the full edition.
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