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What type of file is this?

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NinelG

NinelG

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Feb 14, 2003
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How can I open a .dat file?

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Ninel
 
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.dat is a very generic file extension that can be used by many programs in different formats. You could try opening it with notepad to at least see what it is. You wouldn't be asking about winmail.dat would you?
 
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No, at least I don't think so.
Someone sent me some files with that extension and I didn't know how to open it.
 
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.dat files have been known to be used with some video compression... do you know who sent you the file?..if so just ask them ..and if not trash them.....
 
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