There are loads of file types swimming around our computers at any given time — most of which exist to supplement the programs we use or play (or allow them to function in the first place). The most ...

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However, things changed with Windows 11/10/8. In Windows 11/10/8, Index.dat files are not used by Internet Explorer 10. The indexing functions are being implemented within a Microsoft database system.

DAT files are files with an extension that isn't associated with a specific application or program and can be almost any type of file including video, media or text. Gaining access to the DAT files ...

When we consume our music online via streaming services it is easy to forget the days of recordings being contained on physical media, and to overlook the plethora of competing formats that vied for ...

Have you ever encountered a strange file with an NTUSER.DAT name on your Windows PC? Don't worry, it's not a virus, but quite an important file. In this article, we'll explain what it is and why you ...

When you're reformatting a drive, memory card, or flash drive you need to pick a file format. If you see FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS, but don't know which one to pick, here's what you need to know. When ...

The overwhelming majority of USB flash drives you buy are going to come in one of two formats: FAT32 or NTFS. The first format, FAT32, is fully compatible with Mac OS X, though with some drawbacks ...

A file with the file extension of .EMF is an Enhanced Windows Meta File format graphic image. Enhanced Windows Meta File format is a Microsoft-specific vector graphic file format which is basically a ...

Want to know how to play a weird video file on your Mac? Don’t worry – there’s probably a simple solution. There are dozens of video file formats, with more being added all the time, and it’s ...