BKF Recovery in Server 2003 After Deletion of Archive Bit Information

It is imperative for a Microsoft Windows user to backup his/her file. Backup files turn out to be handy tools in the hands of a user in the unlikely event of data loss. Data loss could be due to varied reasons including system crash, virus attack, and many more. However, due to the presence of backups created with the help of these backup tools, no data loss situation can last forever. But imagine what would happen if these backup files themselves get corrupt. Backup files when created should be verified immediately to ensure they are in the right state, and work properly in any recovery case. But imagine what would happen if these backup files were to get corrupt. Then the user has to opt for BKF recovery methods.

Consider as a user of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, when you create backup in a BKF file, the NTbackup utility may just delete what is known as archive bit information. Every BKF file that is created in Windows operating system using the NTBackup.exe utility, has archive bit information that links to Windows file system. This archive bit information informs about the backup data that was stored previously. It determines the changes every time a complete backup is done. Further, on checking the advanced properties of the file, you'll find the check box in front of 'File is ready for archiving' deselected. If the 'Verify data after backup completes' check box is selected, then the problem occurs.

To resolve the above caused problem, Microsoft has a hotfix, which should be installed to get rid of the problem, next time you create a backup. But for the BKF files already created and damaged, you will need to repair BKF files.

For this you will have to install BKF recovery software. These are third-party tools that apply complex algorithms to repair any backup file that have been corrupted due to any reason. Capable of repairing files after any instance of damages, including CRC error, file system corruption, application malfunction, damaged header, or virus attack, these ms backup tool are completely risk-free due to their read-only nature.

Using a BKF Repair Tool to Get Back the Data From Damaged BKF File

In the current scenario, when there are lot many ways to lose our valuable computer data, one should look to safeguard it using various techniques. Few ways to do so is to use an updated antivirus, regular maintenance of the hard disk using system tools, keeping backups, etc. Of these, the best way is to take regular backups and keep appending them. In Windows systems, there is this NTBackup utility that allows you to create backup in the form of BKF files. However, these BKF files can get corrupt and it hurts the most when you have lost the original data. In these instances, using a third-party BKF repair software is the best option as it performs BKF recovery to extract all the data safely.

Let us assume that you have created backup of some data in Windows Server 2003 using a multiple-tape set. Because of this, the backed up data is situated in two separate backup sets, that too, on 2 distinct tapes. However, when you tried to restore the BKF file you are unable to do so. An error message is displayed as a result, which is:

"Error: An inconsistency was encountered on the requested media"

This problem particularly appears when you have try to restore the data from the second tape after restoring the data from the first tape.

Cause:

This issue appears when you are asked to restore from the incorrect set of tape. This problem specifically occurs when the backup sets are placed one after the other so that at times the required set is positioned on different members of the media set.

The other reason for such behavior is that the BKF file has become corrupt and, thus, inaccessible.

Resolution:

To fix this issue, you should make sure that you select one backup set and restore from that only at one point of time. Similarly, you can proceed with other backup sets as well.

Actually the backup sets are placed in the alphabetical order. But you can order them according to their set number identify them in a better way. Then, you can restore data from them in a sequential manner.

Having said that, at times this problem is not fixed using the aforementioned solution. In this scenario, the BKF file may have been damaged. To extract the inaccessible data from the BKF file, one should use a professional BKF repair software. These third-party tools use highly advanced but sophisticated scanning algorithms while retrieving the backup data.

Rectifying Error e00084b7 while restoring corrupt BKF file in Backup Exec

In today's world, it is very important to secure your computer data as you may never know how you would lose your data. So, there are several utilities that enable us to safeguard our valuable computer data. Two of these utilities are NTBackup from Windows and Backup Exec from Veritas software. These tools create backups in the form of BKF files that can be restored when the need arises. However, even then at times you find yourself in the middle of nowhere when these BKF files get corrupt thereby become unable to restore the data. Such BKF corruption can occur due to various reasons such as virus infections, interruptions while creating backups, CRC errors, etc. In such situations, you should find out the exact reason of corruption because the corruption may not be there. However, if nothing succeeds then you should use a third-party backup repair tool to repair BKF files.

Consider a scenario wherein you have backed up some data using Backup Exec 11D. Now, when you want to restore the data, it fails to do so. An error message is displayed as a result, that is:

"e00084b7 - a backup set was created which contains no data."

Cause:
There could be the following causes of this error:
• You are trying to restore from an offline media.
• The BKF files are being restored from another location.
• The BKF files have corrupted due to any of the aforementioned reasons.

Resolution:
To resolve this problem, you should create a new B2D (Backup to Disk) folder if the BKF files have been transferred to another location. Because of creating the B2D folder, the BKF files will again mount the online media again. Now, you can carry out the data restoration task.

However, if the BKF file is still not able to restore the backed up data, it means that the BKF file has corrupted. In such situations, you should use a third-party BKF repair software to repair BKF files. Such BKF recovery tools are read-only in nature and possess rich user interface that ensures safe and secure recovery of the valuable data.