| Kind 1: |
Data File |
| Information: |
Generic data file created by a specific application and typically accessed only by that application; may contain data in text or binary format; text-based DAT files can be viewed in a text editor.
Many programs create, open, or reference DAT files; some examples include:
Microsoft Visual Studio, Corel WordPerfect, Nero ShowTime, Nullsoft Winamp, SoftVelocity Clarion, Ontrack EasyRecovery, Runtime GetDataBack, and MapInfo software. |
| File Format: |
Standard file format supported by many programs. |
| File Usage: |
Open file directly.
May be referenced by an open application. |
| Open With: |
Windows
& Mac: |  May be viewable with a text editor
Original program that created the file
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| Last Revised: March 1, 2008 |
| Kind 2: |
VCD Video File |
| Information: |
Video stream from a Video CD (VCD) disc; typically saved in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 format; contains the actual video data that is played from the VCD.
Important: Video CD players should play the video from the DAT files without having to open the files manually. |
| File Format: |
Standard file format supported by many programs. |
| File Usage: |
Open file directly.
May be referenced by an open application. |
| Open With: |
| Windows: | CyberLink PowerDirector
River Past Video Cleaner
VCDGear
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| Macintosh: | VCDGear
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Unix: | VCDGear
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| Last Revised: June 5, 2008 |
| Kind 3: |
Exchange E-mail Attachment |
| Information: |
Files named Winmail.dat contain formatting information for Rich Text (.RTF) messages sent from a Microsoft Exchange Server. A Winmail.dat file may be appended to the end of an e-mail when the recipient's e-mail client does not support RTF-formatted messages. |
| File Format: |
Proprietary file format used by Microsoft software. |
| File Usage: |
Referenced by an application. Should not be opened manually. |
| Open With: |
| Windows: | Microsoft Mail for Windows
Microsoft Outlook
WMDecode for Windows
WinMail Decoder Pro
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| Last Revised: May 13, 2009 |
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