Windows 7 - Problem reading .DAT files

I used the transfer files and settings wizard on XP to create a .DAT file
which is now on 2 DVDs.
I made a backup disk just in case this didn't work but for some reason my
backup did not include .zip files which contain my most important data.

When I use WET (windows easy transfer) on vista, I can unpack the files onto
my harddrive but then get an error telling me that windows cannot find any
files in the 'store'. Even though I activated my copy of vista (yes it is
authentic software), I cannot get tech support.

Is there any way to fix this problem and get my data back?

  J replied...

Unfortunately - if you select to restore data on a cd\dvd it looks like WET
will not find the fast wiz file - however - if you select the option to
restore from external hard disk or network location - wet will give you a
browse option - then you should be able to browse to the DVD - Note you will
need to change the file type wet is looking for to Files & Settings Transfer
Wizard (*.DAT) -

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