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    jaysonsingh Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Mar 8, 2007, 12:55 AM
    Open .dat files with
    Hi!

    I can't open a .dat file, where could I get a free download programe?
    Thanks for help.
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    #2

    Mar 8, 2007, 02:19 AM
    It really depends on which program originally wrote the file.
    What's the file name that you are trying to open ?
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    Mar 8, 2007, 04:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben
    It really depends on which program originally wrote the file.
    What's the file name that you are trying to open ?
    Thanks for responding, the file is called unlock.dat
    I can't open any .dat files on my computer.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 04:47 AM
    Try opening it with notepad.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 07:18 AM
    DAT is not an extension associated with a specific program. Many programs will use that extension. Some use a binary format, others use plain text. If it doesn't open in Notepad, then go back to the source of the file and find out was used to create it.
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