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DAT file extension

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How to open DAT file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

DAT files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing DAT file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with DAT extension. However, it should be remembered that DAT file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Program Data Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning DAT files and search for its solution.


A list of programs supporting files types with DAT extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • Program Data Format

    .dat file extension

    Category: Database Files

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    OS Software
    Windows Original program that created the file Original program that created the file
    MAC OS Original program that created the file Original program that created the file
  • Exchange E-mail Attachment

    .dat file extension

    Category: Various Files


    OS Software
    Windows Microsoft Mail for Windows Microsoft Mail for Windows
    Microsoft Outlook 2010 Microsoft Outlook 2010
    Encryptomatic Message Viewer Lite Encryptomatic Message Viewer Lite
    WinMail Decoder Pro WinMail Decoder Pro
    WMDecode for Windows WMDecode for Windows
  • Video CD MPEG Movie MPEG1

    .dat file extension

    Category: Digital Video Files


    OS Software
    Windows CyberLink PowerDirector 9 CyberLink PowerDirector 9
    CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5 CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5
    GRETECH GOM Player GRETECH GOM Player
    VideoLAN VLC media player VideoLAN VLC media player
    River Past Video Cleaner River Past Video Cleaner
    VCDGear VCDGear
    MAC OS VCDGear VCDGear
    VideoLAN VLC media player VideoLAN VLC media player
    Linux VCDGear VCDGear
    VideoLAN VLC media player VideoLAN VLC media player
  • Minecraft Data Format

    .dat file extension

    Category: Games Files


    OS Software
    Windows Mojang Specifications Minecraft server Mojang Specifications Minecraft server
    MAC OS Mojang Specifications Minecraft server Mojang Specifications Minecraft server
    Linux Mojang Specifications Minecraft server Mojang Specifications Minecraft server
  • SimCity 4 Game Data Format

    .dat file extension

    Category: Games Files


    OS Software
    Windows Electronic Arts SimCity 4 Electronic Arts SimCity 4
    Electronic Arts Building Architect Tool Electronic Arts Building Architect Tool
    iLive's Reader iLive's Reader
    DataGen DataGen
    MAC OS Electronic Arts SimCity 4 Electronic Arts SimCity 4
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from DAT files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning DAT extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning DAT extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the DAT file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports DAT file extension
  • DAT file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with DAT files

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If DAT file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a DAT file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open DAT file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing DAT in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit DAT format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.

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