How to Download Portugal.dat and Fix Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Game Data files such as Portugal.dat utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file, and was first created by New Star Games for the New Star Soccer 3 3.16 software package.

The first version of Portugal.dat for New Star Soccer 3 3.16 was seen on 11/21/2006 in Windows 10. This is not only most recent release from New Star Games, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DAT file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of Portugal.dat.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Portugal.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: New Star Soccer 3 3.16
Developer: New Star Games
Software: New Star Soccer 3
Software Version: 3.16
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 149584
Oldest File Date: 12/24/2019
Latest File Date: 12/24/2019


What are Portugal.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library Portugal.dat Errors

Portugal.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Portugal.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. New Star Soccer 3) could share the same Portugal.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 Portugal.dat is attempted to be loaded either when New Star Soccer 3 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Portugal.dat errors include:

Your Portugal.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with New Star Soccer 3), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Portugal.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading New Star Soccer 3, system crash while loading Portugal.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 Portugal.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 Portugal.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 Portugal.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed New Star Soccer 3 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling New Star Soccer 3 software.

You can uninstall New Star Soccer 3 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 New Star Soccer 3 3.16 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall New Star Soccer 3 software.

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

New Star Soccer 3 3.16

New Star Games

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 Portugal.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 Portugal.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 Portugal.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 Portugal.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Portugal.dat files for every applicable version of New Star Soccer 3. 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 Portugal.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate New Star Soccer 3 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\New Star Soccer 3\Data\Leagues\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\New Star Soccer 3\Data\Leagues\Originals\
  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 Portugal.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 Portugal.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Portugal.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. New Star Games typically does not release New Star Soccer 3 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 Portugal.dat and all other DAT files for New Star Soccer 3. 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
AnguillaFNames.dat Game Data New Star Soccer 3 3.16 3 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
AndorraFNames.dat Game Data New Star Soccer 3 3.16 485 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
settings.dat Game Data New Star Soccer 3 3.16 262144 C:\Windows\System32\
YemenLNames.dat Game Data New Star Soccer 3 3.16 16 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
MauritaniaFNames.dat Game Data New Star Soccer 3 3.16 3 C:\Windows\Prefetch\

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setupact.log Log New Star Soccer 3 3.16 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupapi.dev.log Log New Star Soccer 3 3.16 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language New Star Soccer 3 3.16 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log New Star Soccer 3 3.16 5760 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
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