How to Download and Fix Acoustica Instruments.dat Errors

Last Updated: 12/10/2024
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Game Data files such as Acoustica Instruments.dat utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file, and was first created by Acoustica, Inc. for the Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 software package.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for Acoustica Instruments.dat was on 01/15/2019 inside Mixcraft 8.1 build 418. This file marks the latest update from Acoustica, Inc., according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DAT file troubleshooting, and list of free Acoustica Instruments.dat downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Acoustica Instruments.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Mixcraft 8.1 build 418
Developer: Acoustica, Inc.
Software: Mixcraft
Software Version: 8.1 build 418
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 31269192
Oldest File Date: 12/02/2019
Latest File Date: 12/02/2019


What are Acoustica Instruments.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library Acoustica Instruments.dat Errors

Acoustica Instruments.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Acoustica Instruments.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like FileCoAuth.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Mixcraft) could share the same Acoustica Instruments.dat file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DAT file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when Acoustica Instruments.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Mixcraft is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Acoustica Instruments.dat errors include:

Your Acoustica Instruments.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Mixcraft), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Acoustica Instruments.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Mixcraft, system crash while loading Acoustica Instruments.dat, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Acoustica Instruments.dat Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Acoustica Instruments.dat issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Acoustica Instruments.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Mixcraft (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Mixcraft software.

You can uninstall Mixcraft software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Mixcraft software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Mixcraft 8.1 build 418

Acoustica, Inc.

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Acoustica Instruments.dat error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Acoustica Instruments.dat error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Acoustica Instruments.dat File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Acoustica Instruments.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Acoustica Instruments.dat files for every applicable version of Mixcraft. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Acoustica Instruments.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Mixcraft folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Acoustica Mixcraft 8\VST\Acoustica\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Acoustica Instruments.dat problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download Acoustica Instruments.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Acoustica Instruments.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Acoustica, Inc. typically does not release Mixcraft DAT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Acoustica Instruments.dat and all other DAT files for Mixcraft. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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9WZDNCRFJ3PT.dat Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 3123 C:\Windows\Temp\0793FEE1-670F-4724-9155-79E0220...
settings.dat Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 8192 C:\Windows\System32\
saw2KtableSM.dat Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 2097152 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingFina...
settings.dat Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 8192 C:\Windows\System32\
perfh009.dat Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 1071252 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

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SA.DAT Game Data Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Mixcraft 8.1 build 418 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
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