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how do I convert a DAT file to text?

I want to convert IM archive sent by my friend in text ( i.e.a notepad or wordpad document ) which is in DAT file format

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    download a dat to text file converter, Just google it.

  • Ritgh Click>Open With>Notepad/Wordpad

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Right click on the file and select [open with] option. Then select notepad.

    The easiest way is, open the blank notepad and drag the file in the notepad.

    Then go to file menu and select [save as] txt. For more help catch me on below site

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    select dat file and right click then go to property andchange the .dat xtension.

    or after select press F2 then and renamefile name with .txt extension

    Thanks

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    right-click - open with - notepad

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    www.openwith.org

    should suffice

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