.DAP File Type
File extension: DAP or .dap
Author of the .dap file extension: Microsoft Corporation / SpeedBit Ltd.
Category: Application file / miscellaneous file
Programs that use the .dap file type: Microsoft Access / Download Accelerator
Explanation of .dap file extensions:
In the case of Microsoft Access, the .dap file extension stands for Data Access Page. These pages are created by Microsoft Access to provide dynamic pages over the Internet.
Download Accelerator also uses the file extension .dap. This program is a download accelerator for Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape, and Opera Web browsers. With this accelerator installed, you can view media, browse FTP, and install games. A toolbar is installed on the Internet Explorer browser.
Typical problems associated with the .dap file extension:
One of the most common problems with Microsoft .dap files is that they are best viewed using Microsoft’s Web browser, Internet Explorer. Results vary when using other brands of browsers. In addition, the computer viewing .dap files with a browser must also have Office Web Components installed on the system.
In the case of the Download Accelerator, the program downloads ads that are displayed in the program window. Because of this, most security programs identify this program as adware.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you are having trouble viewing a Microsoft .dap file, are you using Internet Explorer? These pages are designed for Internet Explorer. In addition, you must have Microsoft Office Web Components installed on your system.
If you are uncomfortable with the ads served up by the Download Accelerator application, your best bet is to uninstall it though many adware type programs don’t completely uninstall leaving remnants or tracking cookies behind. Because of this potential, follow up by using anti-spyware software and clean out your registry with a registry cleaning utility.
Associated links:
Microsoft Access - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/default.aspx
Microsoft Office Web Components Download Page - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=38be67a5-2056-46a1-84b1-337ffb549c5c&displaylang=en
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