how to open a .bak file


  1. logman
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    how to open a .bak file


    I understand that a .bak file is created as a back up but why would my windows 10 computer create a file I can't open ?
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  3. Smokes
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    Simple change .bat to .exe by renaming it.
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  4. logman
    Posts : 40
    Windows 10-Version 1709 OS Build 16299.125
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    Smokes said:
    Simple change .bat to .exe by renaming it.
    Thanks, I'll give it a try.......................Logman
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