Fix Priority.dat Errors and Download Now

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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priority.dat is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 developed by NetGear. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.

priority.dat was initially released with NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 on 12/14/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This file version is latest update offered from NetGear, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DAT file troubleshooting instructions for problems with priority.dat, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: priority.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58
Developer: NetGear
Software: NETGEAR Genie
Software Version: 2.4.58
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 116
Oldest File Date: 01/23/2020
Latest File Date: 01/23/2020


What are priority.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library priority.dat Errors

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

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

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

You can uninstall NETGEAR Genie 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 NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall NETGEAR Genie software.

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

NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58

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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 priority.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 priority.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 priority.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 priority.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free priority.dat files for every applicable version of NETGEAR Genie. 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 priority.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate NETGEAR Genie folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\NETGEARGenie\
  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 priority.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 priority.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying priority.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. NetGear typically does not release NETGEAR Genie 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 priority.dat and all other DAT files for NETGEAR Genie. 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 priority.dat


DAT Files Related to priority.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
UsrClass.dat Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 4456448 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
cache.dat Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 259888 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
plugins.dat Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 79752 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
MSIMGSIZ.DAT Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 49120 C:\Windows\System32\
SA.DAT Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 6 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\

Other Files Related to priority.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
SA.DAT Game Data NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 2448 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
api-ms-win-core-debug-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
ShutdownPerformanceDia... Binary Disk Image NETGEAR Genie 2.4.58 9694 C:\Windows\System32\wdi\


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