Types of NGDAT Files

Primary NGDAT File Association

.NGDAT

File Format:	.ngdat
File Type:	N-Gage

Created by:	Nokia
File Category:	Game Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ngdat

Software Programs That Open The N-Gage:

N-Gage by Nokia

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening NGDAT Files

Common Problems Opening NGDAT Files

N-Gage is Not Installed

When you double-click your NGDAT file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have N-Gage for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your NGDAT file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of N-Gage is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a N-Gage file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version N-Gage (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of NGDAT file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening NGDAT files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of NGDAT File Opening Problems

Although you might already have N-Gage or another NGDAT-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening N-Gage files. If you are still having problems opening NGDAT files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid NGDAT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the NGDAT file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the NGDAT format
• Your NGDAT file is corrupted (issues with your N-Gage file itself)
• Your NGDAT is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your NGDAT file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the N-Gage format