Tips to open DAT_NEW file
Can't open the DAT_NEW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DAT_NEW files as well as a list of programs that support DAT_NEW files.
DAT_NEW file extension
| File Name |
Minecraft World Level Format |
| File Developer |
Mojang |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The DAT_NEW file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DAT_NEW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DAT_NEW file on each system platform.
What is DAT_NEW file?
The file in the DAT_NEW format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by Mojang. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Minecraft World Level Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The Minecraft application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Markus Persson. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open DAT_NEW file?
The main problem with Minecraft World Level Format is that the DAT_NEW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file DAT_NEW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DAT_NEW file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Minecraft
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Minecraft is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Minecraft into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DAT_NEW files.
Programs to open DAT_NEW file
Remember to download programs supporting DAT_NEW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Minecraft with DAT_NEW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DAT_NEW file to open in the Minecraft application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DAT_NEW file with the Minecraft application.
Step 3. Update Minecraft to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Minecraft program with the Minecraft World Level Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Markus Persson website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DAT_NEW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DAT_NEW file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DAT_NEW file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DAT_NEW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DAT_NEW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DAT_NEW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Mojang, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file DAT_NEW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DAT_NEW file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DAT_NEW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DAT_NEW to close. However, some background programs may block the DAT_NEW file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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