{"id":968,"date":"2018-07-11T10:56:30","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T10:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:22:15","slug":"bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"BKF File Extractor to Extract Corrupted Windows Backup File Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em><strong>Summary: <\/strong>Data backup is a business-critical requirement, particularly for enterprises that handle large-scale operations. If one loses access to backup file data due to corruption, this results in significant downtime, financial loss, and compliance issues. No worries if you are struggling through any such situation; here is the help. Know how to restore or extract data from corrupted Windows backup files! Explore some effective manual procedures and a dedicated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/backup-exec-bkf-recovery.html\">Advanced Backup BKF Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> to extract data from corrupted Windows backup (BKF) files.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/Aryson-Backup-Exec-BKF-Repair-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/purchase-backup-exec-bkf-recovery.html\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#What_Causes_BKF_File_Corruption\" >What Causes BKF File Corruption?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#Error_Message_When_BKF_File_Is_Corrupted\" >Error Message When BKF File Is Corrupted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#How_Can_I_Extract_Data_from_a_Corrupted_Windows_Backup_File\" >How Can I Extract Data from a Corrupted Windows Backup File?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#1_Using_NTBackup_Utility_on_Legacy_Systems\" >1. Using NTBackup Utility on Legacy Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#2_Restoring_BKF_Files_in_Windows_7_8_and_10\" >2. Restoring BKF Files in Windows 7, 8, and 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#3_Using_Windows_Server_Features\" >3. Using Windows Server Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#Easily_Extract_Data_from_Corrupted_Windows_Backup_File\" >Easily Extract Data from Corrupted Windows Backup File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-file-extractor-restore-data-corrupt-windows-backup\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_BKF_File_Corruption\"><\/span>What Causes BKF File Corruption?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a first-time user, get a detailed insight before you recover files from corrupted backup files.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>BKF file<\/strong> (recognized by <strong>the .bkf extension<\/strong>) is a Windows backup file. It is created using built-in tools like <strong>NTBackup Utility<\/strong> or <strong>Symantec Backup Exec<\/strong> (Earlier known as <em>VERITAS<\/em>). Well, these utilities allow users to create a backup of essential Windows files and data. Ultimately, data is saved in .bkf format. If your original file is lost, deleted, or corrupted, the BKF file facilitates easy restoration.<\/p>\n<p>Although a BKF file helps in disaster recovery, it can also get corrupt and inaccessible. But how does a BKF file get corrupt? It may be due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your BKF file is stored in a virus-infected storage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If your PC shuts down while the backup is running.<\/li>\n<li>Also, physical damage to the hard drive can harm backup files.<\/li>\n<li>Power failure, human error, or conflicts during backup.<\/li>\n<li>Issues like outdated software or faulty hardware components.<\/li>\n<li>If the backup tool used is infected, it can cause corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Message_When_BKF_File_Is_Corrupted\"><\/span>Error Message When BKF File Is Corrupted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When your BKF file is damaged or inaccessible, you may encounter diverse error codes. Thus resulting in the need to extract data from corrupted Windows backup files.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, if you encounter any such errors while accessing BKF files, proceed to repair the corrupted Windows backup file. Explore how?<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Error Code<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>What Does It Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x80070005<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Access is denied.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x80070724<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Incompatible version of the serializing package.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x8007007B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>The filename or path is incorrect.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x80040154<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Volume Shadow Copy Service error.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x8007000E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Not enough storage or system restore fails.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x81000109<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Internal system error prevents creating a restore point.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x800423F4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Backup fails due to a non-transient writer error.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>0x80070057<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>An incorrect parameter was used during file backup.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Extract_Data_from_a_Corrupted_Windows_Backup_File\"><\/span>How Can I Extract Data from a Corrupted Windows Backup File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For extracting data on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you need to install a special utility NTBackup utility from Windows XP. So, download or copy the following files from a Windows XP machine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ntbackup.exe<\/li>\n<li>Ntmsapi.dll<\/li>\n<li>Vssapi.dll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will find these files typically in the Program Files folder on a Windows XP system. Let us begin to explore various manual procedures discussed in the section below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Using_NTBackup_Utility_on_Legacy_Systems\"><\/span>1. Using NTBackup Utility on Legacy Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you know, the NTBackup utility was the default backup tool in Windows XP and earlier versions. Here is how to use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Locate and run <strong><em>ntbackup.exe<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the Backup or Restore Wizard to select and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-corrupt-bkf-files\/\">restore BKF files<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>NTBackup is not available in Windows Vista and later versions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Restoring_BKF_Files_in_Windows_7_8_and_10\"><\/span>2. Restoring BKF Files in Windows 7, 8, and 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While NTBackup isn&#8217;t natively supported in newer Windows versions, you can still use it by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the <strong><em>nt5backup.cab file<\/em><\/strong>. It contains ntbackup.exe, ntmsapi.dll, and vssapi.dll.<\/li>\n<li>Next, you need to extract these files to a folder.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Double-click the <strong>ntbackup.exe file<\/strong> to launch the Backup Utility.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Click OK on the prompt. Further, follow the wizard to recover files from corrupted Windows backup files.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button to locate and select your BKF file.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Restore files and settings,<\/strong> then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Backup or Restore Wizard will open. Click <strong>Next<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and select the BKF file location to load it into the utility. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A tree-structured folder view of your backup will appear. Expand and preview it, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Review all available data files listed in the right pane.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> button for more options.<\/li>\n<li>From the Restore files dropdown, select<strong> Alternate location<\/strong> and specify where to save the restored files.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong>, then click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to recover files from corrupted backup files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Ensure that the necessary services, like Removable Storage Manager, are enabled.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Using_Windows_Server_Features\"><\/span>3. Using Windows Server Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One can also extract data from corrupted Windows backup files in the Windows Server environments. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, open <strong>the Control Panel<\/strong> and select <strong>Administrative Tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Next, opt for the<strong> Server Manager<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Add the <strong>Removable Storage Manager<\/strong> feature.<\/li>\n<li>Here, install NTBackup and proceed with the restoration process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information, this method is more suited for server editions. Therefore, it may not apply to standard desktop versions.<\/p>\n<p>However, the manual method is not ideal in all cases. It has some loopholes restricting users:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Methods depend on the NTBackup Utility, and it is not available in most of the latest Windows versions.<\/li>\n<li>It is not user-friendly. One has to understand backup tools, system configurations, and command-line utilities.<\/li>\n<li>The built-in tool cannot repair or open corrupted BKF files if it is damaged.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, it is time-consuming, has a risk of data loss, and also has compatibility issues.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, which method is the best? Given below is the alternative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easily_Extract_Data_from_Corrupted_Windows_Backup_File\"><\/span>Easily Extract Data from Corrupted Windows Backup File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the manual method is not practical, you still have an option. <strong>Aryson BKF Extractor and Repair Tool<\/strong> is a better solution than the NTBackup utility. It has neither compatibility issues nor is it difficult to perform. One can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/advanced-bkf-repair-pro\/\">recover split or compressed backup files<\/a><\/strong> with this utility.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the tool is for all technical and non-technical users. It requires no technical expertise to operate. Moreover, it can repair and recover data from severely corrupt BKF files, too. Follow the process below to recover data from the backup file:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the <strong>Aryson BKF Repair Software<\/strong> and click <strong>Open<\/strong> to add the corrupt BKF file.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Launch the Aryson BKF Repair Software\" width=\"769\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/bkf-explorer-tool-to-explore-bkf-file\/\">Explore the BKF file<\/a><\/strong> on your PC to recover data from and add to the tool.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Explore BKF File\" width=\"766\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Recovery Mode<\/strong> and other options, then click OK to begin scanning.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the Recovery Mode and other options\" width=\"767\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Preview all recovered items in a tree-structured layout.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Preview all recovered items\" width=\"767\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/4.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/4-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select files to recover, click <strong>Save<\/strong>, and choose a destination path.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Select files to recover\" width=\"767\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>to save data and exit the tool after completion.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Click OK to save data\" width=\"765\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>You can try the functionality using free demo software. Download it from <strong>Aryson&#8217;s official website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>BKF files are critical to safeguard data, but they can become corrupt, too. The reason for corruption can be virus attacks, hard disk failure, or system crashes. In that case, one needs to extract data from a corrupted Windows backup file. Multiple free manual methods exist; however, they are complex, risky, and outdated. Instead of the ineffective manual method, choose a professional BKF Extractor Tool. It ensures complete data restoration with minimal effort and zero data loss.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750245030913\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. What is a BKF file, and how do I open it?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> A BKF file is a Windows backup file created by NTBackup or Symantec Backup Exec. To open it, use <strong>NTBackup<\/strong> on older systems or the Aryson BKF Recovery Tool on Windows 10\/11. The professional tool is helpful, primarily if NTBackup isn&#8217;t supported.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750245065363\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. How to restore a BKF file in Windows 10 without NTBackup?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>The best solution to extract or restore data from a corrupted Windows backup file is<strong> Aryson BKF Recovery<\/strong>. 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