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can_t_open_a__dat_file
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November 20, 2014
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how to open a .dat file

  • November 20, 2014
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How do I open a .dat file created by Adobe in Windows 7 (this file was downloaded from ceac website). I tried changing extension to PDF and unchecking "file extension under folder option) When I use Adobe Acrobat XI or Reader, it won't open

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    NetApex
    NetApex
    Participant
    July 9, 2019

    This is probably very late for the original poster, but hopefully it will help someone...

    https://winmail.help/support/file-guide/ds-160

    Essentially, you have to use the same website to read the file.

    Jorma_at_CoSo
    Jorma_at_CoSo
    Legend
    November 20, 2014

    A) What Adobe application created the file?

    B) What is a ceac website?

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    can_t_open_a__dat_fileAuthor
    Participant
    November 20, 2014

    Thank you for reply. CEAC is ceac.state.gove and it stands for Consular Electronic Application Center. It's where you fill out DS-160 Non-immigrant visa to USA. After inputting I saved and downloaded it to my Download folder called "ceac....dat" and desplays "save as type Acrobat. I tried every which way i.e. in Folder Option, View, and uncheck " file extensions for known filetypes". I also changed the extension from .dat to pdf but no luck. (I just want to read the finish ds-160 ). I even tried Notepad no luck. Thanks.

    Jorma_at_CoSo
    Jorma_at_CoSo
    Legend
    November 20, 2014

    Hm, Since you can't simply download that document (and I'm not going to go through the process of applying for one), I'd recomend that you try downloading it again, maybe there was an error in how it was downloaded. You might also need to reach out to the DOS support staff to see if there is something that is being missed in the download process of your application.

    Their online FAQ doesn't seem to offer much insight (maybe see if you can select what file type it saves as):

    How do I save my DS-160 application to my computer hard drive or a disk?

    Saving to a hard drive or disk will allow you to access your application after 30 days. To permanently save your application to your computer hard drive or a disk, select the “Save Application to File” button. Then, click the “Save” button on the File Download window. Identify a place on your computer to save the application, browse to that location, and click the “Save” button on the “Save As” window. The system will download your application to the specified location. Once the download is complete, you can click “Close” to return to the live application on our website. Note: Applications saved to the hard drive of a public or shared computer or memory device could likely be accessed by anyone else who uses the computer or device after you.

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