Details of extension .bks

3 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

• What is the .bks file?
• Which program can create the .bks file?
• Where can you find a description of the .bks format?
• What can convert .bks files to a different format?
• Which MIME-type is associated with the .bks extension?

.bks

Windows NT Backup Selection

The BKS file is a Windows NT Backup Selection. A backup selection file (BKS) contains data about the files and folders selected for backup.

 

Category: Archive files

Application: Windows NT Backup

Program name: Ntbackup.exe

Mime-type: application/octet-stream

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Related extensions:

.qic Windows 95/98/ME Backup

.bkf Windows NT Backup Archive

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.bks

IBM Library Server Bookshelf File

The BKS file is an IBM Library Server Bookshelf. The IBM Library Server is an online documentation organizer.

 

Category: Ebook files

Application: IBM Library Reader

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Mime-type: application/octet-stream

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Related extensions:

.bki IBM Library Server Bookshelf Index File

.bkc IBM Library Server Bookcase File

.xks IBM Softcopy Reader PDF Extended Bookshelf File

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.bks

Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Backup

The BKS file is a Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Backup. Microsoft Works is an office suite available from Microsoft.

 

Category: Document files

Application: Microsoft Works

Program name: -

Mime-type: application/vnd.ms-works

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Related extensions:

.fods OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet

.numbers-tef Apple Numbers iCloud Spreadsheet

.srg Microsoft PowerPoint Self-registration Data

.pwt Pocket Word Template

.imr Impromptu Report File

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Can't open a .bks file?

If you want to open a .bks file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .bks association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.bks

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

• Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
• In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
• Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android