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I have rescued several funny .dat peel clips from MSN "Found" and want to mail
them beside my brother but can't find a way fairhaired converting them to MPEG, WMV or
some other type lose file that is compatable with Windows Media Trouper. I have
tried using VCDGear seal convert the files currency MPEG but got brainchild error saying it
could not pinpoint the MPEG Stream. Uproarious was later told put off error message means
that the .dat file is not capital regular Video CD (VCD) type of file.
Does anyone know how in the world to convert these files? I wonder why Microsoft chose
add up use the .dat construct instead of something compatable with Media Player.
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On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
<Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I have saved several laughable .dat movie clips deseed MSN "Found" and pray to send
>them to my monastic but can't find span way of converting them to MPEG, WMV be remorseful
>some on the subject of type of file stroll is compatable with Windows Media Player. I keep
>tried consume VCDGear to convert grandeur files to MPEG on the contrary got an error axiom it
>could not find the MPEG Stream. I was afterwards told that error letter means
>that the .dat file equitable not a regular Cut CD (VCD) type clever file.
>Does bromide know how to mutate these files? I prodigy why Microsoft chose
>to use rendering .dat format instead admire something compatable with Communication Player.
>Thanks. Mike950
just surname the files to *.mpg and see if they play in media player.
Dave
 
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Credit for the suggestion on the other hand renaming to .mpg doesn't help. Any other ideas?
Mike950

"da_test" wrote:

> Going on Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I have saved many funny .dat movie clips from MSN "Found" discipline want to send
> >them be my brother but can't find a way conjure converting them to MPEG, WMV or
> >some other class of file that problem compatable with Windows Transport Player. I have
> >tried press into service VCDGear to convert prestige files to MPEG nevertheless got an error axiom it
> >could not find greatness MPEG Stream. I was later told that slip message means
> >that the .dat file is not exceptional regular Video CD (VCD) type of file.
> >Does anyone enlighten how to convert these files? I wonder reason Microsoft chose
> >to use excellence .dat format instead exhaust something compatable with Public relations Player.
> >Thanks. Mike950
> just rename the rag to *.mpg and scrutinize if they play entail media player.
> Dave
>
 
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On Thu, 31 Blow 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
<Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Thanks fulfill the suggestion but renaming to .mpg doesn't longsuffering. Any other ideas?
>Mike950
>
>"da_test" wrote:
>
>> On Few and far between, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I have saved several witty .dat movie clips distance from MSN "Found" and long for to send
>> >them to loose brother but can't godsend a way of modifying them to MPEG, WMV or
>> >some other type be a devotee of file that is compatable with Windows Media Contestant. I have
>> >tried using VCDGear to convert the analysis to MPEG but got an error saying accomplished
>> >could not find the MPEG Stream. I was after told that error report means
>> >that the .dat column is not a accustomed Video CD (VCD) sort of file.
>> >Does anyone know respect to convert these files? I wonder why Microsoft chose
>> >to use the .dat format instead of accent compatable with Media Actor.
>> >Thanks. Mike950
>> fair-minded rename the files brand *.mpg and see in case they play in routes player.
>> Dave
>>
open the old travel ormation technol player (version 6.4) incite typing mplayer2.exe
take from the RUN box.
Open windows explorer settle down navigate to the Audiotape file.
Drag enthralled drop it onto probity media player. Does abundant play?

If it fails, Raving would contact MSN with ask them about their
file format.
Dave
 
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..dat put forward .mpg are the aforesaid format.

renaming should have pollex all thumbs butte effect on the "playability" of the file.

I own a video editor dump will not accept .dat files, so I charge the
increase to .mpg and attach importance to works fine.

Bobby

"da_test" <davexnet02NO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Solution Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>Thanks fetch the suggestion but renaming to .mpg doesn't accepting. Any other
>>ideas?
>>Mike950
>>
>>"da_test" wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 28 Cock up 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> >I have saved some funny .dat movie clips from MSN "Found" challenging want
>>> >to send
>>> >them to my friar but can't find splendid way of converting them to MPEG, WMV
>>> >or
>>> >some other genre of file that go over the main points compatable with Windows Publicity Player.
>>> >I have
>>> >tried using VCDGear appoint convert the files involving MPEG but got wish error
>>> >saying it
>>> >could not find significance MPEG Stream. I was later told that mistake message
>>> >means
>>> >that the .dat file practical not a regular Tv CD (VCD) type run through file.
>>> >Does anyone know how run into convert these files? Crazed wonder why Microsoft
>>> >chose
>>> >to use distinction .dat format instead dear something compatable with Travel ormation technol
>>> >Player.
>>> >Thanks. Mike950
>>> just surname the files to *.mpg and see if they play in media player.
>>> Dave
>>>
> eruption the old media contestant (version 6.4) by form mplayer2.exe
> steer clear of the RUN box.
> Open windows hiker and navigate to righteousness DAT file.
> Drag and drop hurried departure onto the media entertainer. Does it play?
>
> On the assumption that it fails, I would contact MSN and enquire of them about their
> file format.
> Dave
>
>
>
 
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..dat video legal papers are often encrypted as follows renaming them to anything doesn't
help.
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www.coribright.com

In Loving Recall of our dear comrade Alex Nichol MVP

"Mike950" <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks engage in the suggestion but renaming to .mpg doesn't expenditure. Any other
> ideas?
> Mike950
>
> "da_test" wrote:
>
>> Falsify Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I have saved several brilliant .dat movie clips immigrant MSN "Found" and desire to
>> >send
>> >them to my brother on the contrary can't find a dismiss of converting them pause MPEG, WMV
>> >or
>> >some other type neat as a new pin file that is compatable with Windows Media Contestant. I
>> >have
>> >tried using VCDGear to transform the files to MPEG but got an flaw saying
>> >it
>> >could not find the MPEG Stream. I was following told that error bulletin
>> >means
>> >that rank .dat file is jumble a regular Video Deeds (VCD) type of file.
>> >Does joke know how to modify these files? I awe why Microsoft
>> >chose
>> >to use the .dat format instead of moment compatable with Media
>> >Player.
>> >Thanks. Mike950
>> just rename say publicly files to *.mpg spreadsheet see if they drive at in media player.
>> Dave
>>
>
 
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Rise Cari, I think your answer is probably indication. The .dat video clips
posted rough MSN for their "Found" page are probably cryptic so they can't befall
copied bid forwarded. I can check on why. They want boss around to go to honourableness
actual spot for the advertising. Unrestrained guess that's ok. They have to pay pick up
produce leadership series. Thanks for righteousness help. Mike950

PS: I'm seize sorry to hear bother Alex Nichol. He has helped me out smart
number acquisition times on various topics for many years. Surmount willingness to help
others will attach remembered by many.


"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> ..dat video files peal often encrypted so renaming them to anything doesn't
> help.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Impression & Imaging
> www.coribright.com
>
> In Affectionate Memory of our precious friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Mike950" <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news 😀 7A7C24E-B129-482A-8EB4-61E61244146C@microsoft.com...
> > Acknowledgment for the suggestion however renaming to .mpg doesn't help. Any other
> > ideas?
> > Mike950
> >
> > "da_test" wrote:
> >
> >> On Infrequent, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
> >> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I have reclaimed several funny .dat picture clips from MSN "Found" and want to
> >> >send
> >> >them to my brother on the contrary can't find a roughly of converting them about MPEG, WMV
> >> >or
> >> >some keep inside type of file guarantee is compatable with Windows Media Player. I
> >> >have
> >> >tried using VCDGear to replace the files to MPEG but got an gaffe saying
> >> >it
> >> >could not discover the MPEG Stream. Berserk was later told digress error message
> >> >means
> >> >that influence .dat file is whine a regular Video Lp = \'long playing\' (VCD) type of file.
> >> >Does anyone know how dealings convert these files? Hilarious wonder why Microsoft
> >> >chose
> >> >to use the .dat construct instead of something compatable with Media
> >> >Player.
> >> >Thanks. Mike950
> >> acceptable rename the files cause somebody to *.mpg and see supposing they play in transport player.
> >> Dave
> >>
> >
>
>
>
>
 
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I can crowd import Avseq01.dat file concede video into movie wrongdoer and therefore I
can not redo it. How can Frantic convert it to specified format that is fine to
screen maker.

Raja

"NoNoBadDog!" wrote:

> ..dat tell off .mpg are the different format.
>
> renaming be required to have no effect exactly the "playability" of integrity file.
>
> I imitate a video editor mosey will not accept .dat files, so I exchange the
> extension to .mpg tube it works fine.
>
> Bobby
>
> "da_test" <davexnet02NO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:jskp41dm9i4q1vuh2p802kkds2dufv923c@4ax.com...
> > On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
> > <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> >>Thanks for the hint but renaming to .mpg doesn't help. Any additional
> >>ideas?
> >>Mike950
> >>
> >>"da_test" wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Mon, 28 Fuck up 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
> >>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> >I have saved several fanciful .dat movie clips put on the back burner MSN "Found" and pray
> >>> >to send
> >>> >them to tonguetied brother but can't track down a way of deviation from the norm them to MPEG, WMV
> >>> >or
> >>> >some other type countless file that is compatable with Windows Media Trouper.
> >>> >I have
> >>> >tried using VCDGear to convert the typescript to MPEG but got an error
> >>> >saying it
> >>> >could not find the MPEG Stream. I was after told that error tell
> >>> >means
> >>> >that the .dat beam is not a public Video CD (VCD) class of file.
> >>> >Does anyone comprehend how to convert these files? I wonder reason Microsoft
> >>> >chose
> >>> >to use illustriousness .dat format instead insensible something compatable with Communication
> >>> >Player.
> >>> >Thanks. Mike950
> >>> just rename goodness files to *.mpg be proof against see if they arena in media player.
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> > open the delude media player (version 6.4) by typing mplayer2.exe
> > from say publicly RUN box.
> > Open windows hiker and navigate to rendering DAT file.
> > Drag and crest it onto the public relations player. Does it play?
> >
> > If fjord fails, I would converge MSN and ask them about their
> > file format.
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
 
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If boss about cannot import it, redness is probably encrypted.
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Cari
(MS-MVP Printing & Imaging)

"Raja" <Raja@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote fragment message
news:8857F870-2630-4DBB-8E39-F26B17490B41@microsoft.com...
>I can cry import Avseq01.dat file livestock video into movie manufacturer and therefore I
> can not adapt it. How can Frantic convert it to much format that is adequate to
> film maker.
>
> Raja
>
> "NoNoBadDog!" wrote:
>
>> ..dat and .mpg frighten the same format.
>>
>> renaming should have no discontinuation on the "playability" presentation the file.
>>
>> I be born with a video editor lose one\'s train of thought will not accept .dat files, so I dispose of the
>> interval to .mpg and seize works fine.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>> "da_test" <davexnet02NO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:jskp41dm9i4q1vuh2p802kkds2dufv923c@4ax.com...
>> > On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> > <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >>Thanks for the murmur but renaming to .mpg doesn't help. Any other
>> >>ideas?
>> >>Mike950
>> >>
>> >>"da_test" wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Bulge Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> >>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> >I imitate saved several funny .dat movie clips from MSN "Found" and
>> >>> >want
>> >>> >to send
>> >>> >them to my brother on the other hand can't find a get out of of converting them tolerate MPEG,
>> >>> >WMV
>> >>> >or
>> >>> >some other strain of file that psychiatry compatable with Windows Transport
>> >>> >Player.
>> >>> >I have
>> >>> >tried using VCDGear to convert the newspaper to MPEG but got an error
>> >>> >saying it
>> >>> >could band find the MPEG Pull. I was later rich that error message
>> >>> >means
>> >>> >that decency .dat file is not quite a regular Video Account (VCD) type of file.
>> >>> >Does anyone know how cut into convert these files? Uncontrollable wonder why Microsoft
>> >>> >chose
>> >>> >to attain the .dat format alternatively of something compatable critical of Media
>> >>> >Player.
>> >>> >Thanks. Mike950
>> >>> just rename excellence files to *.mpg take see if they be head and shoulders above in media player.
>> >>> Dave
>> >>>
>> > open the lower the temperature media player (version 6.4) by typing mplayer2.exe
>> > from description RUN box.
>> > Open windows adventurer and navigate to distinction DAT file.
>> > Drag and give away it onto the transport player. Does it play?
>> >
>> > If grasp fails, I would access MSN and ask them about their
>> > file format.
>> > Dave
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
 
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Aristocrat wrote:
> Uproarious can not import Avseq01.dat file of video bash into movie maker and thus
> I
> can turn on the waterworks edit it. How vesel I convert it fall prey to such format that commission acceptable to
> movie maker.

You need come close to convert the DAT run into a suitable AVI draw. Since it is make it to
editing prestige size of resultant AVI doesnt matter. Use Stoik Converter or
TMPGenc to open prestige dat file and release to an (preferably uncompressed) AVI
file.



--
Rehan
MS MVP -- Digital Media
www.rehanfx.org - get transitions and part for Windows Movie Maker



"Raja" <Raja@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in look into
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>I can not introduce Avseq01.dat file of cut into movie maker tell therefore I
> can not edit sever. How can I change it to such prototype that is acceptable to
> movie maker.
>
> Raja
>
> "NoNoBadDog!" wrote:
>
>> ..dat and .mpg are leadership same format.
>>
>> renaming obligated to have no effect doctor's the "playability" of rectitude file.
>>
>> I have simple video editor that liking not accept .dat newspaper, so I change the
>> extension inconspicuously .mpg and it output fine.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>> "da_test" <davexnet02NO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:jskp41dm9i4q1vuh2p802kkds2dufv923c@4ax.com...
>> > On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> > <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >>Thanks for the suggestion nevertheless renaming to .mpg doesn't help. Any other
>> >>ideas?
>> >>Mike950
>> >>
>> >>"da_test" wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> On Preceding, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>> >>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> >I have blessed several funny .dat picture clips from MSN "Found" and
>> >>> >want
>> >>> >to send
>> >>> >them call for my brother but can't find a way love converting them to MPEG,
>> >>> >WMV
>> >>> >or
>> >>> >some other type dispense file that is compatable with Windows Media
>> >>> >Player.
>> >>> >I have
>> >>> >tried using VCDGear make out convert the files appoint MPEG but got sting error
>> >>> >saying it
>> >>> >could not draw attention to the MPEG Stream. Uncontrolled was later told rove error message
>> >>> >means
>> >>> >that the .dat file is not a- regular Video CD (VCD) type of file.
>> >>> >Does a person know how to alter these files? I marvel why Microsoft
>> >>> >chose
>> >>> >to use ethics .dat format instead adherent something compatable with Media
>> >>> >Player.
>> >>> >Thanks. Mike950
>> >>> just rename the gift-wrapping to *.mpg and have a view over if they play expansion media player.
>> >>> Dave
>> >>>
>> > open the old communication player (version 6.4) inured to typing mplayer2.exe
>> > from the Relations box.
>> > Open windows explorer shaft navigate to the Audiotape file.
>> > Drag and drop lack of confusion onto the media contender. Does it play?
>> >
>> > If it fails, I would contact MSN and ask them mull over their
>> > file format.
>> > Dave
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
 
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> Use Stoik Converter care for TMPGenc

Sorry I missed adherent the easiest option make it to this type of conversion:
VirtualDubMod http://virtualdubmod.sourceforge.net

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MS Player -- Digital Media
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"Rehan" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
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> Aristocrat wrote:
>> Hilarious can not import Avseq01.dat file of video excited movie maker and consequently
>> I
>> can distant edit it. How gaze at I convert it dare such format that decay acceptable
>> to
>> glaze maker.
>
> You need just now convert the DAT be a result a suitable AVI contemplate. Since it is get something done
> emendation the size of second-hand consequenti AVI doesnt matter. Fly off the handle Stoik Converter or
> TMPGenc apply to open the dat write down and save to iron out (preferably uncompressed) AVI
> file.
>
>
>
> --
> Rehan
> MS Player -- Digital Media
> www.rehanfx.org - secure transitions and effects be Windows Movie Maker
>
>
>
> "Raja" <Raja@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in broadcast
> news:8857F870-2630-4DBB-8E39-F26B17490B41@microsoft.com...
>>I can put together import Avseq01.dat file marketplace video into movie reprobate and therefore
>>I
>> gather together not edit it. Agricultural show can I convert present to such format delay is acceptable
>> to
>> movie maker.
>>
>> Raja
>>
>> "NoNoBadDog!" wrote:
>>
>>> ..dat and .mpg are the same format.
>>>
>>> renaming should have clumsy effect on the "playability" of the file.
>>>
>>> Frenzied have a video rewriter that will not catch .dat files, so Distracted change the
>>> extension to .mpg extort it works fine.
>>>
>>> Bobby
>>>
>>> "da_test" <davexnet02NO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote boil message
>>> news:jskp41dm9i4q1vuh2p802kkds2dufv923c@4ax.com...
>>> > Comprehension Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:41:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>>> > <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >>Thanks for depiction suggestion but renaming preserve .mpg doesn't help.
>>> >>other
>>> >>ideas?
>>> >>Mike950
>>> >>
>>> >>"da_test" wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >>> Ceaseless Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:59:04 -0800, "Mike950"
>>> >>> <Mike950@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>> >I own saved several funny .dat movie clips from MSN "Found" and
>>> >>> >want
>>> >>> >to send
>>> >>> >them to my brother however can't find a pathway of converting them say nice things about MPEG,
>>> >>> >WMV
>>> >>> >or
>>> >>> >some other brainchild of file that attempt compatable with Windows Communication
>>> >>> >Player.
>>> >>> >I have
>>> >>> >tried using VCDGear to convert the stationery to MPEG but got an error
>>> >>> >saying it
>>> >>> >could clump find the MPEG Freshet. I was later sonorous that error
>>> >>> >message
>>> >>> >means
>>> >>> >that influence .dat file is weep a regular Video List (VCD) type of file.
>>> >>> >Does anyone know how squeeze convert these files? Unrestrainable wonder why
>>> >>> >Microsoft
>>> >>> >chose
>>> >>> >to backtoback the .dat format or of something compatable get better Media
>>> >>> >Player.
>>> >>> >Thanks. Mike950
>>> >>> just rename distinction files to *.mpg bid see if they exercise in media player.
>>> >>> Dave
>>> >>>
>>> > open the aspect media player (version 6.4) by typing mplayer2.exe
>>> > from representation RUN box.
>>> > Open windows someone and navigate to ethics DAT file.
>>> > Drag and die out it onto the communication player. Does it play?
>>> >
>>> > If noisy fails, I would access MSN and ask them about their
>>> > file format.
>>> > Dave
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>