.BACKUPDB File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .BACKUPDB file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .BACKUPDB file?

Backup folder created by Apple Time Machine, a backup utility included with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard); named "Backups.backupdb" and is often the only folder on the backup drive.

What Are Common Causes of ".BACKUPDB" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".BACKUPDB" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete the ".BACKUPDB" files while organizing or cleaning up their storage devices.
  2. Hardware failure: Hard drive failures, power surges, or other hardware issues can result in the loss or corruption of ".BACKUPDB" files.
  3. Software issues: Errors in backup software or operating system updates can lead to the loss or failure of ".BACKUPDB" files.
  4. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".BACKUPDB" files, rendering them inaccessible or unusable.
  5. File system corruption: Issues with the file system, such as disk errors or improper shutdowns, can cause ".BACKUPDB" files to become lost or damaged.
  6. Human error: Mistakes made during the backup process, such as selecting the wrong files or interrupting the backup process, can result in the loss or failure of ".BACKUPDB" files.
  7. Insufficient storage space: If the storage device where the ".BACKUPDB" files are stored becomes full, it can lead to data loss or failure.
  8. Natural disasters: Events like floods, fires, or earthquakes can physically damage storage devices, resulting in the loss of ".BACKUPDB" files.

To prevent the loss or failure of ".BACKUPDB" files, it is important to regularly backup data to multiple locations, use reliable backup software, maintain a healthy hardware environment, and be cautious while handling and managing files.

How to recover lost ".BACKUPDB" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".BACKUPDB" file may be deleted.

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".BACKUPDB" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".BACKUPDB" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".BACKUPDB" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".BACKUPDB" files, and select analysis type.

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".BACKUPDB" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo time Machine Backup Folder image file file?

Programs that open ".BACKUPDB" files

Mac
Apple Time Machine

Additional Information

  • File type: Time Machine Backup Folder

  • File extension: .BACKUPDB

  • Developer: Apple

  • Category: Backup Files

  • Format: N/A

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Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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