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What is the DAT File Extension?
As we mentioned, some programs have proprietary file extensions. You might have seen .doc, .exe, and .pdf at the end of a file name. Those are file extensions that indicate the file type and provide a clue as to which programs might be able to open a file.
Warning: Be sure that you trust the source that gave you the file, as you might be trying to open a file that contains malware. Always run your file through a malware checker before trying to open it.
Windows typically hides file extensions for known file types, which means that you shouldn't see the extension for most files. If you're unfamiliar with the file extension, right-click on it and click on "Properties". The "General" tab will reveal the filename and the extension suffix. You can now Google it to learn more about the file type.
Opening the DAT File
Once you know the type of content the DAT file contains (graphics, media, text), you can add the file extension to the default file associations in the computer's settings and try to open it again. If you don't have the matching software, you will have to download it.
If that still does not work, you may have to contact the developer for more guidance. For example, if you know that you have DAT files, you will be able to Google to find out which software packages use the DAT file extension.
If you have the software on your PC, but you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developer of that file type. The most common DAT-related software includes SeeYou Waypoint, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, and Z80 Spectrum Emulator Snap/File Format. If it's not included in the developer chart below, a quick web search of those software titles can help you find the contact information of the developer that can help.
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| SeeYou Waypoint | Naviter |
| Daqarta Extended Audio Data | Interstellar Research |
| Z80 Spectrum Emulator Snap/File Format | Windows Programmer |
| Propilkki Game Data | Procyon Products |
| Windows Registry Hive | Microsoft Corporation |
| Shareaza Thumbnail | Shareaza Development Team |
| Windows 9x Registry Hive | Microsoft Corporation |
| EasyRecovery Saved Recovery State | Kroll Ontrack Inc. |
| Runtime Software Disk Image | Runtime Software |
| PestPatrol Data/Scan Strings | PestPatrol Inc. |
| Clarion DOS Database | SoftVelocity |
| Oric Atmos Snapshot | Microsoft Developer |
| Guild Wars Data | ArenaNet Inc. |
| Allegro Generic Packfile Data | Microsoft Developer |
| My Personal Programmer Distributed Project | M:Pact Technologies |
| LithTech Game Compiled Level File | Touchdown Entertainment Inc. |
| Walkman NW-S23 MP3 File Storage Container | Sony |
| Chuzzle Saved Game | Microsoft Developer |
| Peachtext List Manager ) | Peachtree Software (Sage Software SB Inc. |
| AVG 6 Integrity Database | AVG Technologies |
| WordPerfect Merge Data | Corel Corporation |
| VMS Data File | Windows Software |
| MapInfo Native Data Format | Mapinfo Corporation |
| Internet Explorer Cache File | Microsoft Corporation |
| Gunlok Archive | Microsoft Programmer |
| Commodore 64 Audio | Unknown |
| Exchange Server Error Message (Microsoft Corporation) | WINMAIL.DAT |
| Digital Audio Tape | Unknown |
| Data | Unknown |
| BLUEWAVE File | Microsoft Programmer |
| Norton Disk Doctor Undo File | Symantec Corporation |
| TomTom Traffic Data | TomTom International BV |
| Inno Setup Uninstall Log | Jordan Russell |
| LabVIEW Binary Datalog | National Instruments Corporation |
| PHASES Free Form Input File | Microsoft Programmer |
| DBISAM Database Table | Elevate Software Inc. |
| Mitsubishi DJ-1000 and Photorun Native Format | Unknown |
| MS Word for DOS File | PC Software Company |
| Nascar Racing Archive | Windows Programmer |
| VCD and/or SVCD File | Microsoft Developer |
| Unfinished FastTrack Download | Microsoft Developer |
| Terrasoft Dataset Definition File | PC Software Company |
| SPOT Graphic | PC Software Company |
| SHARP MZ-series Emulator RAM-Disk File | Microsoft Developer |
| RDXR020305.DAT is Morpheus Adware | Microsoft Developer |
| Novell Message File | Microsoft Developer |
| UFOCaptureV2 Map | SonotaCo |
| PSpice Numerical Data File | Cadence Design Systems Inc. |
| Nero CD Speed Results File | Nero AG |
| Video CD MPEG or MPEG1 Movie | PC Software Company |
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