Fix, Download, and Update Messages.dat

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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DAT files such as messages.dat are categorized as ZIP (Game Data) files. As a Game Data file, it was created for use in Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 by Lulu Software.

The first version of messages.dat for Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 was seen on 10/12/2016 in Windows 10. This file version is latest update offered from Lulu Software, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DAT file troubleshooting, and list of free messages.dat downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: messages.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
MIME Type: application/zip
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200
Developer: Lulu Software
Software: Soda PDF
Software Version: 9.0.19.30200
File Details
Zip Bit Flag: 0x0001
Zip Compressed Size: 163814
Zip Compression: Deflated
Zip CRC: 0x4e2cee49
Zip File Name: messages.mo
Zip Modify Date: 2019:08:30 20:22:23
Zip Required Version: 20
Zip Uncompressed Size: 631657


What are messages.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library messages.dat Errors

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

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

Step 2: If recently installed Soda PDF (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Soda PDF software.

You can uninstall Soda PDF 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 Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Soda PDF software.

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

Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200

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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 messages.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 messages.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 messages.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 messages.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free messages.dat files for every applicable version of Soda PDF. 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 messages.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Soda PDF folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\ru\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\pt\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\ja\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\it\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\fr\
    Show 11 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\es\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\en\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\localization\de\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\ru\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\pt\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\ja\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\it\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\fr\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\es\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\en\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Soda PDF Desktop\creator\common\localization\de\
  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 messages.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.



Download messages.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying messages.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Lulu Software typically does not release Soda PDF 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 messages.dat and all other DAT files for Soda PDF. 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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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
ntuser.dat Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 1310720 C:\Windows\inf\
FontCache-S-1-5-18.dat Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 8388608 C:\Windows\System32\WDI\{86432a0b-3c7d-4ddf-a89...
SA.DAT Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 6 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
messages.dat Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 1183 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Nati...
9NBLGGH4LS1F.dat Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 468 C:\Windows\Temp\D3861BC6-1FA9-4E26-A87E-A561B40...

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api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 19064 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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