i have a backup tape,no software for it. can i open it and copy it some other way?

You wrote, billybear

No, not if we are talking about server version of Windows, XP, or something. Most tape drives have a streamlined version of the software which can be downloaded from the manufacturer.

No, not if we are talking about server version of Windows, XP, or something. Most tape drives have a streamlined version of the software which can be downloaded from the manufacturer.