Having trouble opening .bak~ extension? Don't panic! This page explains what bak~ files are as well as suggests programs you may use to open bak~ files. You can download these programs through this page.
What is a BAK~ file?
Bak~ file extension has AbiWord Auto-Saved Document file type, developed by AbiSource, which is associated with the "backup files" category.
AbiWord is a free word processor that save files with this extension automatically when "auto-save" feature is active. These files contain a full copy of the document which is currently open. If the program crashes, it will be possible to restore a document from a backup file. BAK~ copy the name of the original file and add the ".bak~" extension at the end. For instance, LastSaveProject.rtf becomes LastSaveProject.rtf.bak~ when auto-saved.
To learn how you can open the given file, read the information below.
How to open BAK~ file?
Double click the bak~ file to open it. The file will open automatically if file associations have been correctly installed and there is a proper program on your computer; if not, file associations may be corrupted and your OS either cannot find the proper program, or you might not have one for opening the file. First, we recommend downloading our utility to fix file association errors; then, you can download any program for opening the .bak~ extension from the ones suggested below. If you are certain there is nothing wrong with the file associations, you may proceed to method 2 right away; besides, if you can't make up your mind when choosing the right program, use Universal File Viewer from the last method.
- Method 1: Fix file association errors
- Method 2: Download the appropriate software
- Method 3: Use universal file viewer
Method 1: Fix file association errors
Follow these steps in order to automatically fix the bak~ extension associations' problem in no time:
- Step 1: Click on "Download Solution" to download automatic tool provided by WikiExt.
- Step 2: Click "Start Scan" to identify all potential issues.
- Step 3: Review scan results and click "Fix Items".
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Method 2: Download the appropriate software
The given list provides programs which may be used for opening or converting the bak~ file. Choose the proper program for your OS, and click it to start the download or proceed to the developer's website.
Programs that open BAK~ files
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Windows
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AbiSource AbiWord
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MacOS
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AbiSource AbiWord
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Linux
Method 3: Use universal file viewer
In addition to the list of programs above, we recommend using Universal File Viewer. This tool can open over 250 file extensions and, most likely, it will be able to open the bak~ file as well. Download Universal File Viewer for your OS.