.DAT File Extension
Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .DAT? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .DAT file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.
What is a .DAT file?
.DAT file belongs to the category of Misc Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Piriform DAT File developed by Piriform, has a N/A Format and belongs to Misc Files category.
Minecraft Data File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Game Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Minecraft Data File developed by Mojang Specifications, has a Binary Format and belongs to Game Files category.
Windows Registry Hive File
.DAT file belongs to the category of System Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Windows Registry Hive File developed by Microsoft, has a Binary Format and belongs to System Files category.
Data File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Data Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Data File developed by N/A, has a Text and Binary Format and belongs to Data Files category.
A DAT file is considered a general data file created by a specific program or application. This file contains information in binary/text formats. DAT files can usually only be accessed by the application that created them.
Additional data
Most programs create/open/reference DAT files. Some DAT files are used to support applications, so they can't be opened. DAT text files can be opened for viewing in any text editor.
Inno Setup Uninstaller Data File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Misc Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Inno Setup Uninstaller Data File developed by Jordan Russel, has a Binary Format and belongs to Misc Files category.
Exchange E-mail Attachment
.DAT file belongs to the category of Misc Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Exchange E-mail Attachment developed by Microsoft, has a Binary Format and belongs to Misc Files category.
Piriform Key File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Data Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Piriform Key File developed by Piriform, has a Text Format and belongs to Data Files category.
SimCity 4 Game Data File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Game Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with SimCity 4 Game Data File developed by Electronic Arts, has a Binary Format and belongs to Game Files category.
Nonimmigrant Visa Application Data File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Data Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Nonimmigrant Visa Application Data File developed by U.S. Department of State, has a Binary Format and belongs to Data Files category.
VCD Video File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Video Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with VCD Video File developed by N/A, has a Binary Format and belongs to Video Files category.
Porteus Save Container File
.DAT file belongs to the category of Data Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
.DAT file is associated with Porteus Save Container File developed by Porteus Team, has a N/A Format and belongs to Data Files category.
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