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DT2 files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.dt2 file type #1: Microsoft Live Messenger avatar

A dt2 file extension is associated with Microsoft Live Messenger and used for graphic avatar file in PNG format. Every time you add a new avatar to your MSN, a new dt2 file is created in Local Settings folder.

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The dt2 file extension is associated with Microsoft Live Messenger instant messaging client, part of Microsoft Essentials.

The dt2 file is typically located in the Local Settings folder, and it is basically a renamed PNG file.

These files are used with Microsoft Live Messenger avatar settings.

Live Messenger was replaced by Skype communicator.

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Windows Live Messenger

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Windows Live Messenger for Mac

Free instant messaging client for Microsoft Live messaging service

.dt2 file type #2: DTED Digital Terrain Elevation Data level 2

A dt2 file extension is related to the DTED Digital Terrain Elevation Data level 2 file format.

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The dt2 file extension is used for special Digital Terrain Elevation Data format. In support of military applications.

The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) has developed standard digital datasets (Digital Terrain Elevation Data) which is a uniform matrix of terrain elevation values which provides basic quantitative data for systems and applications that require terrain elevation, slope, and/or surface roughness information.

DTED2 is the basic high resolution elevation data source for all military activities and systems that require landform, slope, elevation, and/or terrain roughness in a digital format.

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ArcGIS

A group of GIS (geographic information system) applications

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Global Mapper

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