Tips to open EL file
Can't open the EL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EL files as well as a list of programs that support EL files.
EL file extension
| File Name |
Emacs Lisp Code Format |
| File Developer |
The GNU Project |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The EL file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EL file on each system platform.
What is EL file?
The EL file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is The GNU Project. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Emacs Lisp Code Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open EL file?
The most common problem when using Emacs Lisp Code Format is that a specific EL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open EL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EL 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 Emacs
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Emacs is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Emacs 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 EL files.
Programs to open EL file
Remember to download programs supporting EL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Emacs with EL files
If, despite the installed application, the EL file does not start in the Emacs application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EL file with the Emacs program.
Step 3. Update Emacs to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Emacs program with the Emacs Lisp Code Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EL 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 EL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to EL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the EL file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover EL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of EL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EL file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EL 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move EL 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file EL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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