: If you try to open a .backup file in a text editor, you will see garbled binary data, random symbols, and the word MikroTik followed by unreadable characters. This is normal— do not edit the file directly , or you will corrupt its checksum.
Optional: If you set a password when creating the backup, you will need to enter it here. 4. Troubleshooting: Why Can't I Read My Backup?
Instead of /system backup save , run:
/system backup load name=backup.backup
In this guide, you will learn exactly what a .backup file is, the limitations of opening it, and the to open (restore or extract) its contents—even without a physical RouterBOARD device. open mikrotik backup file