Though DAT files, which house data as the shortened name implies, are usually best left alone, here's how you can open them.

Just open your browser and go to winmaildat.com. It's a straightforward website that lets you upload and open DAT files without needing to sign up or provide an email.

If the DAT file you're trying to open is text, you can convert the file into text in the Microsoft Excel program by first saving it as a CSV file.

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Q. I received e-mail from a relative that says it is in a winmail.dat file. When I try to open the file, I get a message that says something like: "You are attempting to open a dat file. They are ...