Dat+file+what+is+that?

Dat file what is that?

The DAT file extension refers to a data file created by an application or the operating system. This type of file can contain virtually anything, such as:


 * Application help text, such as for a spreadsheet


 * High score files for a game


 * Software configuration options, such as the default font used in word processor documents

DAT files are application-specific. Normally 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. DAT files may be unreadable, yet opening them in a text editor might display some legible information.

Note:- For safety reasons, and to learn more about file formats, you should configure Windows to show all file extensions.

Although the instructions for showing file formats differ depending on the version of Windows you are running, they are generally the following:

Open any folder on your machine. Choose "Tools" - "Folder Options". Click the "View" tab. Un-Tick/check "Hide extensions for known types". Click "OK" to close the dialog box.  