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 ...

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

What is the deal with those winmail. dat files? I get them in my email all the time, and nothing seems to be able to open them.

Another approach is to download a program that can translate the winmail.dat file. Several developers have created helpful programs that can open the files.

What is the location of NTUSER.DAT file? Can you delete the NTUSER.DAT file? How does it work? This post answers all these questions and more.