Tips to open AL file
Can't open the AL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AL files as well as a list of programs that support AL files.
AL file extension
| File Name |
A-Law Compressed Sound Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The AL file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AL file on each system platform.
What is AL file?
The file with the extension AL is the Audio Files file type. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. A-Law Compressed Sound Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is QuickTime Player. This was created by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. Oracle Database will apply when it is not possible to use QuickTime Player.
How to open AL file?
The main problem with A-Law Compressed Sound Format is that the AL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file AL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AL 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 QuickTime Player
The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AL with QuickTime Player. Below you will find a list of applications that support AL files.
Programs to open AL file
Remember to download programs supporting AL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with AL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AL file to open in the QuickTime Player application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AL file with the QuickTime Player program.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, however, after binding QuickTime Player with A-Law Compressed Sound Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The AL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to AL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AL or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected AL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of AL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AL 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the AL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AL to close. However, some background programs may block the AL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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