Thanks for the clarification on the .dat files. I assumed that's what it was, but wanted to double check.
On a side note.. Seem's odd that it's giving issues for people using any versions of MM:Source below v1.8
I'm using v1.7.1 and works fine o.0 (didn't notice this till now)
19:43:29 Listing 5 plugins:
[01] SourceMod (1.2.4) by AlliedModders LLC
[02] TF2 Tools (1.2.4) by AlliedModders LLC
[03] BinTools (1.2.4) by AlliedModders LLC
[04] SDK Tools (1.2.4) by AlliedModders LLC
[05] D-FENS (1.0.0.0) by Spencer 'voogru' MacDonald
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6 meta version
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6 Metamod:Source version 1.7.1
Build ID: 644:f526469efdeb
Loaded As: Valve Server Plugin
Compiled on: Feb 25 2009
Plugin interface version: 14:14
SourceHook version: 5:5
http://www.metamodsource.net/