File Info | Description |
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File Size: | 1120 bytes |
File Modification Date/Time: | 2019:12:20 16:19:29+00:00 |
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Last Updated: 12/18/2024[Average Article Time to Read: 4.7 minutes]
TRAF5.DAT is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in Test Drive 5 developed by Accolade, Inc.. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.
The first version of TRAF5.DAT was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/07/1997 inside Test Drive 5. This is not only most recent release from Accolade, Inc., but it's the only version known in existence.
Please see below for more detailed information, DAT file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of TRAF5.DAT.
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General Information ✻ | |
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File Name: | TRAF5.DAT |
File Extension: | DAT file extension |
File Type: | Dynamic Link Library |
Description: | Game Data |
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Developer and Software Information | |
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Software Program: | Test Drive 5 |
Developer: | Accolade, Inc. |
Software: | Test Drive |
Software Version: | 5 |
File Details | |
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File Size (Bytes): | 1120 |
Oldest File Date: | 12/20/2019 |
Latest File Date: | 12/20/2019 |
TRAF5.DAT is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like TRAF5.DAT, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like AppInstaller.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Test Drive) could share the same TRAF5.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 TRAF5.DAT is attempted to be loaded either when Test Drive is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common TRAF5.DAT errors include:
Your TRAF5.DAT file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Test Drive), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, TRAF5.DAT file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Test Drive, system crash while loading TRAF5.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.
If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your TRAF5.DAT issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.
To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
If the Step 1 fails to resolve the TRAF5.DAT error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.
You can uninstall Test Drive software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Test Drive software.
If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.
Test Drive 5
Accolade, Inc.
When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many TRAF5.DAT error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:
If Windows Update failed to resolve the TRAF5.DAT error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.
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 TRAF5.DAT file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free TRAF5.DAT files for every applicable version of Test Drive. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:
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 TRAF5.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.
CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying TRAF5.DAT to your appropriate Windows system directory. Accolade, Inc. typically does not release Test Drive 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 TRAF5.DAT and all other DAT files for Test Drive. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.
File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
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settings.dat | Game Data | Test Drive 5 | 8192 | C:\Windows\System32\ |
imagestore.dat | Game Data | Test Drive 5 | 42483 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\ |
9WZDNCRFHVQM.dat | Game Data | Test Drive 5 | 477 | C:\Windows\Temp\3AEAC043-C634-430B-A79D-6B2DF57... |
settings.dat | Game Data | Test Drive 5 | 8192 | C:\Windows\System32\ |
DAY.DAT | Game Data | Test Drive 5 | 877100 | C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\... |
File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
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Sessions.back.xml | Extensible Markup Language | Test Drive 5 | 5796926 | C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\ |
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... | ApiSet Stub DLL | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) | 11112 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv... |
diagerr.xml | Extensible Markup Language | Test Drive 5 | 44109 | C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\ |
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... | Microsoft Event Trace Log | Test Drive 5 | 592 | C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\ |
api-ms-win-core-debug-... | ApiSet Stub DLL | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) | 11112 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv... |
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