Pack.dat - Download and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Game Data files such as pack.dat utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a ZIP (Game Data) file, and was first created by Zoner Software for the Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 software package.

The first version of pack.dat for Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 was seen on 10/23/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Zoner Software.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: pack.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
MIME Type: application/zip
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193
Developer: Zoner Software
Software: Zoner Photo Studio
Software Version: 19.1909.2.193
File Details
Zip Bit Flag: 0x0009
Zip Compressed Size: 517
Zip Compression: Deflated
Zip CRC: 0x93120a2e
Zip File Name: pack.xml
Zip Modify Date: 2016:12:06 17:40:24
Zip Required Version: 20
Zip Uncompressed Size: 1736


What are pack.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library pack.dat Errors

pack.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like pack.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. Zoner Photo Studio) could share the same pack.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 pack.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Zoner Photo Studio is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common pack.dat errors include:

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

Step 2: If recently installed Zoner Photo Studio (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Zoner Photo Studio software.

You can uninstall Zoner Photo Studio 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 Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Zoner Photo Studio software.

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

Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193

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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 pack.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 pack.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 pack.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 pack.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free pack.dat files for every applicable version of Zoner Photo Studio. 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 pack.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Zoner Photo Studio folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\
  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 pack.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 pack.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Zoner Software typically does not release Zoner Photo Studio 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 pack.dat and all other DAT files for Zoner Photo Studio. 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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Files Related to pack.dat


DAT Files Related to pack.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
FontCache-S-1-5-18.dat Game Data Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 8388608 C:\Windows\System32\WDI\{86432a0b-3c7d-4ddf-a89...
StartUnifiedTileModelC... Game Data Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 44426 C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\...
9WZDNCRFJ3PT.dat Game Data Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 461 C:\Windows\Temp\0793FEE1-670F-4724-9155-79E0220...
icudtl.dat Game Data Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 10264208 C:\Windows\Cursors\
cache.dat Game Data Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 533824 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

Other Files Related to pack.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 26452 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 19208 C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program64\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 18184 C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program32\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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