Varieties of QIC Files

Primary QIC File Association

.QIC

Extension:	.qic
Category:	Windows Backup File

This is a Window's system file back up. If the original file is corrupt or gets deleted, it's restored by this type of file. During system restore, the Windows Restore program may refer to this file.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Backup Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.qic

Software Programs That Open The Windows Backup File:

Microsoft Windows Backup Utility by Microsoft Corporation

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Sources of QIC Problems

Issues Opening QIC Files

Microsoft Windows Backup Utility Isn't There

When you double-click your QIC file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows Backup Utility for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your QIC file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another QIC-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Microsoft Windows Backup Utility Version

Your Windows Backup File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows Backup Utility because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Windows Backup Utility. The primary cause of this problem is that your Windows Backup File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Windows Backup Utility than what's installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the QIC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows Backup Utility version on your computer can cause problems opening QIC files.

Other QIC File Issues

Errors opening Windows Backup File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Windows Backup Utility software installed on your computer. Other QIC opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid QIC file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the QIC file description inside the Registry
• Partial installation of Microsoft Windows Backup Utility that did not fully complete
• Your QIC can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• QIC file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your QIC file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Windows Backup File file