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Can anybody direct in the right direction. I have a big file, which might be photos. I don't know what program they were created in. I tried changing it .JPG did not work. help please.

Thanks,
Sep 27 '07 #1
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Scott Price
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Can anybody direct in the right direction. I have a big file, which might be photos. I don't know what program they were created in. I tried changing it .JPG did not work. help please.

Thanks,
Try using a text editor. Most .DAT files I've seen are just large text files with formatting.

Regards,
Scott
Sep 28 '07 #2
r035198x
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Can anybody direct in the right direction. I have a big file, which might be photos. I don't know what program they were created in. I tried changing it .JPG did not work. help please.

Thanks,
Also try Windows Media Player.
Sep 28 '07 #3

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