DAT_OLD

Basic information about DAT_OLD file

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

There are 1 file types using the DAT_OLD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DAT_OLD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DAT_OLD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DAT_OLD file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DAT_OLD file?
How to open a DAT_OLD file?
What programs do I need to open a DAT_OLD file?
What programs help to create and edit a DAT_OLD file?
How to convert DAT_OLD files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DAT_OLD file format?

1.Detail information about DAT_OLD file extension: Minecraft Level.dat Backup File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DAT_OLD files
File type	Minecraft Level.dat Backup File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Mojang	File format	Binary
Description	DAT_OLD file is a Minecraft Level.dat Backup File developed by Mojang. Backup file created by Minecraft, an open-ended 3D world construction game; saves a backup of the level.dat file, which is used for saving maps that use Minecraft's Alpha level format; used as a restore point in case the level.dat file becomes corrupted.
Windows	Mojang Minecraft
macOS	Mojang Minecraft
Linux	Mojang Minecraft

Can't open a DAT_OLD 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.DAT_OLD”。

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 DAT_OLD extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DAT_OLD 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.