How to Download and Repair Location1.dat (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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DAT files such as location1.dat are categorized as Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) files. As a Game Data file, it was created for use in IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo by Codemasters.

location1.dat was first developed on 10/23/2003 for the Windows 10 Operating System in IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Codemasters.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DAT file problems with location1.dat, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: location1.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo
Developer: Codemasters
Software: IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo
Software Version: demo
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 1737
Oldest File Date: 11/22/2019
Latest File Date: 11/22/2019


What are location1.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library location1.dat Errors

location1.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like location1.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like dpnsvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo) could share the same location1.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 location1.dat is attempted to be loaded either when IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common location1.dat errors include:

Your location1.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, location1.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo, system crash while loading location1.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 location1.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 location1.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 location1.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo software.

You can uninstall IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo 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 IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo software.

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

IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo

Codemasters

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 location1.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 location1.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 location1.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 location1.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free location1.dat files for every applicable version of IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo. 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 location1.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\IGI 2 Demo\pc\MISSIONS\location1\common\
  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 location1.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.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying location1.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Codemasters typically does not release IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo 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 location1.dat and all other DAT files for IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to location1.dat


DAT Files Related to location1.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
settings.dat Game Data IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 131072 C:\Windows\System32\
graphcover1.dat Game Data IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 29964 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusi...
data.dat Game Data IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 8960 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
cache.dat Game Data IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 274808 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
settings.dat Game Data IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 8192 C:\Windows\System32\

Other Files Related to location1.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 17528 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo demo 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
dpnlobby.dll Microsoft DirectPlay8 Lobby Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.16299.15) 5120 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
dpnlobby.dll Microsoft DirectPlay8 Lobby Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.16299.15) 6144 C:\Windows\System32\


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