.dat file type not recognized by computer

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Obrien Xp
Obrien Xp
Krytan Explorer
#1
My friend has a really crappy computer and it is currently running Win Xp Sp3.

When he tries to install gw his comp says (according to him) System does not recognize this file type.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Kador
Frost Gate Guardian
#2
It shouldn't matter. Is he trying to open or run the .dat file? Is he installing off a CD? Maybe it's damaged. He can download the client from the Official Site and install it that way.
KZaske
KZaske
Jungle Guide
#3
Why is he trying to open the dat file? That is not part of the installation process.
caballo_oscuro
caballo_oscuro
Krytan Explorer
#4
Yup, gw.exe should be the only thing trying to open gw.dat. If that is the case and the filw isn't being recognised, try a repair of the dat file or else he might need to reinstall fresh.
Obrien Xp
Obrien Xp
Krytan Explorer
#5
He's trying to install of the disk. I also had used this disk recently and it worked.

When the disk gets to the point of installing the .dat file to his computer, it doesn't recognize the file and stops the installation.
Braxton619
Braxton619
Desert Nomad
#6
Try downloading and installing all updates from Microsoft. It could also be a virus that messed up the registry.

Tell him to do a clean re-installation of Windows.
Kanna Banrai
Kanna Banrai
Frost Gate Guardian
#7
You could also try to give him a copy of you dat file via flash drive or whatever have you.

Shouldn't be any reason it shouldn't be accepted as its not being opened.
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Bob Slydell
Forge Runner
#8
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanna Banrai View Post
You could also try to give him a copy of you dat file via flash drive or whatever have you.

Shouldn't be any reason it shouldn't be accepted as its not being opened.
Do what Kanna says, copy the dat, works wonders.
Obrien Xp
Obrien Xp
Krytan Explorer
#9
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrisworld View Post
Do what Kanna says, copy the dat, works wonders.
I'll try that. Might be a while until I can get back to you all and say if it worked.