Tips to open ACL file
Can't open the ACL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ACL files as well as a list of programs that support ACL files.
ACL file extension
| File Name |
AutoCorrect List Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The ACL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ACL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ACL file on each system platform.
What is ACL file?
The file in the ACL format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. AutoCorrect List Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Microsoft Office programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Office applications program does not fulfill its role.
How to open ACL file?
An often recurring problem with AutoCorrect List Format is that ACL is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that ACL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ACL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Office applications
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Office applications program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Office applications into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ACL files.
Programs to open ACL file
Remember to download programs supporting ACL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office applications with ACL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ACL file to open in the Microsoft Office applications application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ACL file with the Microsoft Office applications program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Office applications to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Office applications program, it is possible that AutoCorrect List Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ACL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ACL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ACL file. However, remember that not every infected ACL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ACL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ACL files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ACL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ACL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ACL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ACL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ACL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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