Backup of another document or file, commonly created automatically by software programs or by the operating system; most often just contains a copy of the original file; can be restored to the original by replacing the ".bak" extension by the original extension.
Often BAK files are created by simply appending ".bak" to the original filename. For example, document.doc may have a backup file document.doc.bak.
NOTE: An example program that uses the ".bak" extension is AutoCAD. Windows may also create BAK files for the System.ini and Win.ini files.
Backup of the Firefox bookmarks file; can be used to replace saved bookmarks in case the main bookmarks file becomes corrupted; automatically generated by the Firefox Web browser; typically named "bookmarks.bak"
The bookmarks.bak file is located in the following directories on Windows and Macintosh systems:
Windows
C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[randon-name] Mac
/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/[random-name].default
Backup file created by ACT!, an application used for customer relationship management (CRM); contains a backup of CRM data, which includes customer information such as names, address information, and history.
ACT! BAK files are used for restoring data in the event the CRM data is lost. They are usually created on a periodic basis and when upgrading ACT! software.
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