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Basic information about DA$ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DA$（*.DA$ or *.da$）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DA$ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DA$ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DA$ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DA$ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DA$ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DA$ file?
  • How to open a DA$ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DA$ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DA$ file?
  • How to convert DA$ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DA$ file format?


1.Detail information about DA$ file extension: Microsoft Compressed DAT

File type Microsoft Compressed DAT Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description DA$ file is a Microsoft Compressed DAT developed by Microsoft. Full format name of files that use DA$ extension is Microsoft Compressed DAT. Files with DA$ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The most popular software that supports DA$ files is MS-DOS. MS-DOS software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about DA$ files or the MS-DOS software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DA$ files

Windows		 MS-DOS



Can't open a DA$ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DA$”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DA$ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DA$ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DA$ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DA$ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DA$ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DA$ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DA$ file is damaged.
  • Whether the DA$ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DA$ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DA$ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DA$ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DA$ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DA$ file.

If the DA$ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.