A backup file extension is associated with the Ad-Aware, a malicious software remover. A .backup file stores some kind of reference data.

There are 4 other file types using
the BACKUP file extension!

empty icon.backup - Backup of current ISAPI application

empty icon.backup - pgAdmin database backup

backup icon.backup - Navicat for MySQL backup

empty icon.backup - Google Android backup

BACKUP file extension - Ad-Aware reference data

What is backup file? How to open backup files?

File type specification:

Various data file type icon Various data file type

backup file icon: backup filetype icon

The backup file extension is associated with the Ad-Aware security applications that allows users to protect their computers against malicious software, such as spyware and adware.

The .backup file stores references.

The default software associated to open backup file:

Ad-Aware PRO icon

Lavasoft logoAd-Aware PRO  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Lavasoft

Ad-Aware Pro is a popular internet security program that offers great malware and spyware protection and other useful features that enhance the security of your computer.

Help how to open:

Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.

How to convert:

Probably cannot be converted to anything else.

List of software applications associated to the .backup file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open backup file, edit backup file, convert backup file, view backup file, play backup file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting backup files.

Programs that can create backup file - Ad-Aware reference data

Programs supporting the exension backup on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Ad-Aware PRO for create backup file action.

Microsoft Windows:

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