Tips to open DTL file
Can't open the DTL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DTL files as well as a list of programs that support DTL files.
DTL file extension
| File Name |
The Sims |
| File Developer |
Electronic Arts, Inc. |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The DTL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DTL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DTL file on each system platform.
What is DTL file?
The file with the extension DTL is the Game Files file type. It was designed by Electronic Arts, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. The Sims is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use The Sims to handle this file. This is a program created by Electronic Arts, Inc..
How to open DTL file?
The main problem with The Sims is that the DTL file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DTL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DTL 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 The Sims
The first step is to check if the computer has the The Sims program installed. This can be achieved by typing The Sims into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DTL files.
Programs to open DTL file
Remember to download programs supporting DTL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Sims with DTL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DTL file to open in the The Sims 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DTL file with the The Sims application.
Step 3. Update The Sims to the latest version
If, despite the association of the The Sims program with the The Sims file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Electronic Arts, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DTL 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to DTL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DTL or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected DTL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DTL 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DTL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Electronic Arts, Inc.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DTL files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move DTL to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DTL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DTL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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