How to Download Bigben.dat and Fix Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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bigben.dat is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in YS Flight Simulator 20181124 developed by YSFlight. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.

The first version of bigben.dat for YS Flight Simulator 20181124 was seen on 12/19/2018 in Windows 10. This is not only most recent release from YSFlight, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please continue reading to find your correct bigben.dat file version download (free), detailed file information, and DAT file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: bigben.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: YS Flight Simulator 20181124
Developer: YSFlight
Software: YS Flight Simulator
Software Version: 20181124
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 142
Oldest File Date: 11/28/2019
Latest File Date: 11/28/2019


What are bigben.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library bigben.dat Errors

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

Your bigben.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with YS Flight Simulator), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, bigben.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading YS Flight Simulator, system crash while loading bigben.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 bigben.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 bigben.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 bigben.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed YS Flight Simulator (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling YS Flight Simulator software.

You can uninstall YS Flight Simulator 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 YS Flight Simulator 20181124 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall YS Flight Simulator software.

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

YS Flight Simulator 20181124

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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 bigben.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 bigben.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 bigben.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 bigben.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free bigben.dat files for every applicable version of YS Flight Simulator. 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 bigben.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate YS Flight Simulator folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\YsflightForWindows_R8366\Ysflight\ground\
  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 bigben.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 bigben.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. YSFlight typically does not release YS Flight Simulator 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 bigben.dat and all other DAT files for YS Flight Simulator. 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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DAT Files Related to bigben.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
trees_400m_20m.dat Game Data YS Flight Simulator 20181124 155 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
ah64.dat Game Data YS Flight Simulator 20181124 5192 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
udaloy.dat Game Data YS Flight Simulator 20181124 3674 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
f15dj_sotoao.dat Game Data YS Flight Simulator 20181124 4545 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
hg04.dat Game Data YS Flight Simulator 20181124 129 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

Other Files Related to bigben.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log YS Flight Simulator 20181124 989619 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header YS Flight Simulator 20181124 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language YS Flight Simulator 20181124 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
wdscore.dll Panther Engine Module Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.18362.1) 249360 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log YS Flight Simulator 20181124 432 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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