Backup Files

The WIN extension refers to the backup files created using the Windows backup utility. It belongs to the backup file category and stores FoxPro window settings, including definition and statuses. The Windows 95/98 used it, and some tools may still be able to access them. These are longer in use and considered obsolete.

When working with a Microsoft Word document, it automatically creates a copy of your work. This aids in preventing loss of data should the computer freeze, crash, or is unexpectedly closed. They contain exact data contained in the original document, like the images, tables, links as well as all the editing formats used. When you […]

A BAK file stores the backup of the bookmarks file of a web browser, generally Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. These are automatically generated by the software and is useful in replacing the original file if it gets corrupt somehow. You will generally find BAK files in the Bookmarks text file in Windows or Mac […]

Whenever a user is using any software, it creates two types of files in the back-end – backup and cache. The TMP format stores these temporary files which are often hidden from the user and removed once the user shuts the software. Such files often contain raw data that generates automatically while converting data from […]