Though DAT files, which house data as the shortened name implies, are usually best left alone, here's how you can open them.

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 ...

Open the Run prompt Type %userprofile% and hit Enter The User Profile folder will open You should see the NTUSER.DAT file here. 3] Why does Windows use a data file to store information ...

Right-click the DAT file on your PC and click "Open." Click "Select a program from a list of installed programs" and click "OK". Click "Microsoft Excel" from the list of programs on your computer.

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 ...

Q. I received e-mail from a relative that says it is in a winmail.dat file. When I try to open the file, I get a message that says something like: "You are attempting to open a dat file. They are ...