Re: How can I read .dat files?

From: Stephen Howard (seesigfor_at_email.uk)
Date: 02/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 13:23:40 +0000

On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 06:09:29 +0000 (UTC), Chris Mitchell
<chris.a.mitchell@MAPSONbtinternet.com> wrote:

>How can I read and possibly edit *.dat files on a win 98 SE system?
>
>Are there any dangers associated with this that I should be aware of?

>From a post in alt.comp.freeware:

Quote:

Program Name: Index.dat Suite
Version: 2.4.8
Release Date: 13-02-2004
Homepage: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/idsuite.asp
Download: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/idsuite_download.asp
History: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/idsuite_history.asp

Index.dat Suite is a rather unique program that allows you not only to
delete the index.dat files, temporary internet files, temp files,
cookies
and history, but it also allows you to view the index.dat files on
your
system.

Index.dat Suite's current features include;

.: View index.dat files
.: Delete index.dat files
.: View and delete Temporary Internet Files (TIF)
.: View and delete Cookies
.: View and delete History
.: View and delete Temp files
.: Auto-generation of batch file to assist in deleting the index.dat
files
in DOS.
.: Optional add to RunOnce registry key
.: Optional deletion of swap file (9x users only)
.: Optional defrag after file deletion

Updates

.: Improved extraction speed for index.dat file viewer
.: Removed prompt for file generator (now only shows if filename
setting is
blank, or incorrect platform setting is found)
.: Removed registry dependancy for program settings (see Notes)
.: Cleaned up internal coding
.: Updated EULA and Distribution information to keep inline with
online
updated copies

Update Notes:

For update notes, please see:
http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/idsuite_history.asp 

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Regards
Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk
Keeping it FREE!
Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
End Quote:
Regards,
-- 
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk

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