Convert NCO to DAT
| File Extension | NCO |
| Full Name | Nero BackItUp Compressed Backup Format |
Files with the .NCO extension contain backup of the data to be written on a CD or DVD compressed using standard ZIP compression algorithms. The data can also be encrypted using a 56-bit key and protected with a password.
| File Extension | DAT |
| Full Name | Program Data Format |
Although commonly the .dat extension was used for a native data file, the extension .dat is currently associated with several types of files. This is because of the popularity of the characters and many companies like Piriform are coming up with their own implementations of .dat file to store data pertaining to their proprietary software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "NCO") to another (referred to as "DAT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, NCO file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format NCO to format DAT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform NCO to DAT file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format NCO and transforming it into format DAT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of NCO to DAT converters.
Conversion from NCO to DAT
NCO to DAT
How to convert the NCO file to DAT?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of NCO to DAT. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the NCO file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file NCO, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the NCO file to the application
- Select the output format of the DAT file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DAT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DAT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the NCO format:
Other conversions
to the DAT format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.