What is a .GBP file?
A .GBP file is a special type of file used by a program called Genie Timeline, which helps people save copies of their computer or mobile device files to keep them safe. Think of it as a list or a table of contents that tells the Genie Timeline program where all the pieces of your backup are stored. This file is very important because it helps the program remember what files you've decided to keep safe. If you've ever seen a book index, the .GBP file does something similar for your backup, making sure you can find and restore your files if you need them.
When you use Genie Timeline to save your files, it creates a .GBP file after it's done saving. This file is like a key that unlocks your backup; without it, you can't get your files back. The names of these .GBP files usually look like "backup.gbp" or "backup.1.gbp," with numbers changing depending on how many backups you have.
You can only open .GBP files with the Genie Timeline program, which is made by a company called Genie-Soft. This program is pretty smart; it can save just the changes you've made to files (which is called an incremental backup) or everything all over again (a full backup), and it can even make your backup files smaller so they take up less space.
One more thing to know is that Genie Timeline uses a common way to save files called .ZIP compression. This means if you're curious or need to, you can use any program that opens .ZIP files to peek inside your backup files, but remember, the .GBP file is needed to properly restore your files using Genie Timeline.
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