There are loads of file types swimming around our computers at any given time — most of which exist to supplement the programs we use or play (or allow them to function in the first place). The most ...

If you're having trouble opening a DAT file, I'll show you a simple and free way to do it. This method works on both Mac and PC. Just open your browser and go to winmaildat.com. It's a straightforward ...

Index.dat file reader or viewer You can use freeware Index.dat Suite or Index.dat Scanner to view the index.dat file in Windows 7 or earlier. But you will not be able to use these freeware on ...

Have you ever encountered a strange file with an NTUSER.DAT name on your Windows PC? Don't worry, it's not a virus, but quite an important file. In this article, we'll explain what it is and why you ...

Q. I sometimes receive e-mail messages with a “winmail.dat” file attached that I cannot open. Why does this happen, and what can I do to fix it? A. The winmail.dat file usually appears because ...

If the DAT file you're trying to open is text, you can convert the file into text in the Microsoft Excel program by first saving it as a CSV file.

If you double-click a file and it opens in the wrong program, try this: In Windows’ File Explorer, right-click a file with the extension you have in mind, and select Open with.