How to Convert a BUP File to a WMV File for Windows Media

BUP indicates a backup file.

A WMV file is an audio/video container commonly used in Windows. A BUP file is simply a backup of an original file with an extra extension in the file name. This is done to not interfere with the original file, while retaining a copy that can be recovered if the original file is damaged or lost. A BUP backup of a WMV can be easily restored to the original state by renaming it.

Instructions

Rename a BUP file to recover a WMV backup

1. Navigate to the BUP file you'd like to convert into a WMV format. For example if the file is located in "C:/Backup", double-click on "My Computer" and then the "C:/" drive and then the "Backup" folder.

2. Right-click on the BUP file. A new context menu will appear. Select "Rename."

3. Delete the ".BUP" portion of the file name so that the last four characters are ".WMV." For example, a file named "example.wmv.bup" should be renamed "example.wmv." Hit "Enter" to finish.

Tips & Warnings

• You need to be able to view file extensions in Windows Explorer to use this method. To turn on this Windows feature, simply open any folder in Windows Explorer. Then click on "Organize" and "Folder Options." Click on the "View" tab and uncheck the box "Hide extensions for known file types." Then click "OK."

• If you're using Mac OS X, click on "Finder." Then in the top menu bar, click "Finder" and then "Preferences." In the dialog box that pops up, click on "Advanced" with the gear icon. Check the box "Show all filename extensions." Then press the red button in the corner to close the box.

• This will only work if the original file backed up was already a WMV file.

References

• FileInfo.com