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DAT File Format Explanation of
When you see a DAT file extension it is referring to a data file created by an application that you have run, or the operating system. A DAT file can contain virtually anything, for example:-

Help text, for example :- a spreadsheets functions and assistance

Software configuration options, e.g. the default Font used in Word documents

Score files for a game which you have played

The list is virtually endless.

However, DAT files are application-specific in other words they relate only to the program etc, which as created them. As a general rule therefore only the application that created a specific DAT file can read the DAT file, unless the application developer has released information to the public on how to read such file.

**Note**:- It can be very important and dangerous to try and open these files if you have not configured your computer to allow hidden files to be displayed, ( Method below)
 * Tools > Folder Options > View **


 * Remove the tick/check in the box "//Hide extensions for known types//". **

If a filename ends with ".dat", especially one attached to an e-mail message could have a hidden **//OTHER//** extension, consequently if you were to double-click the file, it may actually run a computer virus.