What is a .QIC file?
A .QIC file is a type of file known as a Windows Backup File. It's a special kind of file that was made by a program that came with older versions of Windows, specifically Windows 95 and 98. This program was used to help people save copies of their important files so they wouldn't lose them. The .QIC file is like a big box where many files can be stored together in a squished (compressed) form to save space. When you want to get your files back to how they were, you use the same program to "un-squish" (expand) them.
The .QIC file uses a specific way of storing files called the QIC-113 format. This is just a technical standard that was common for backup files at the time.
If you have a .QIC file and you want to open it to get your files back, you would typically use the Microsoft Windows Backup Utility. This is the program that was originally used to create the .QIC file. It's like having a key that fits a lock - this program is the right key for .QIC files.
Another program that could open .QIC files was called "Backup My PC" by Roxio. However, Roxio doesn't sell this product anymore, so it might be hard to find.
It's important to know that .QIC files don't work with the newer backup and restore tools found in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. This means if you're using one of these newer versions of Windows, the built-in tools won't be able to open or restore a .QIC file. You would need to use the specific programs mentioned or find a special tool that can handle .QIC files.
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