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Basic information about TAD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TAD（*.TAD or *.tad）, 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 TAD file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about TAD file extension: Total Annihilation Demo Saved Game Data

File type Total Annihilation Demo Saved Game Data Category Game Files
Developer Cavedog Entertainment File format N/A
Description TAD file is a Total Annihilation Demo Saved Game Data developed by Cavedog Entertainment. TAD filename suffix is mostly used for Total Annihilation Demo Saved Game Data files. Total Annihilation Demo Saved Game Data specification was created by Cavedog Entertainment. Files with TAD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Total Annihilation is by far the most used program for working with TAD files. Software named Total Annihilation was created by Cavedog Entertainment. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TAD files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAD files

Windows		 Total Annihilation



Can't open a TAD 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.TAD”。

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 TAD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TAD 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 TAD 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 TAD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TAD 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 TAD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the TAD 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.