Tips to open ARL file
Can't open the ARL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARL files as well as a list of programs that support ARL files.
ARL file extension
| File Name |
AOL Organizer Format |
| File Developer |
AOL |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The ARL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARL file on each system platform.
What is ARL file?
The file in the ARL format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is AOL. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. AOL Organizer Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is AOL Organizer. This was created by AOL Inc..
How to open ARL file?
The most common problem when using AOL Organizer Format is that a specific ARL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ARL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARL 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 AOL Organizer
The first step is to check if the computer has the AOL Organizer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name AOL Organizer in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ARL with AOL Organizer. Below is a list of programs that support the file ARL.
Programs to open ARL file
Remember to download programs supporting ARL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AOL Organizer with ARL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ARL file to open in the AOL Organizer application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the AOL Organizer application as the default for handling the ARL file.
Step 3. Update AOL Organizer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the AOL Organizer program, it is possible that AOL Organizer Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the AOL Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ARL 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 ARL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ARL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ARL file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ARL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use AOL help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ARL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the ARL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ARL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ARL file again. However, some background programs may block the ARL file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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