Tips to open BAK~ file
Can't open the BAK~ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BAK~ files as well as a list of programs that support BAK~ files.
BAK~ file extension
| File Name |
AbiWord Auto-Saved Document |
| File Developer |
AbiSource |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The BAK~ file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BAK~ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BAK~ file on each system platform.
What is BAK~ file?
The file with the extension BAK~ is the Backup Files file type. It was designed by AbiSource. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. AbiWord Auto-Saved Document appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is AbiWord. This was created by The AbiSource Community. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open BAK~ file?
An often recurring problem with AbiWord Auto-Saved Document is that BAK~ is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open BAK~, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BAK~ file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install AbiWord
In this case, you should first verify that the AbiWord application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name AbiWord in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support BAK~ files.
Programs to open BAK~ file
Remember to download programs supporting BAK~ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AbiWord with BAK~ files
If, despite the installed application, the BAK~ file does not start in the AbiWord application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the AbiWord application as the default for handling the BAK~ file.
Step 3. Update AbiWord to the latest version
If, however, after binding AbiWord with AbiWord Auto-Saved Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the The AbiSource Community website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BAK~ file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the BAK~ file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BAK~ file. However, remember that not every infected BAK~ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BAK~ file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BAK~ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting AbiSource, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BAK~ except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move BAK~ to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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