Tips to open ENL file
Can't open the ENL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ENL files as well as a list of programs that support ENL files.
ENL file extension
| File Name |
EndNote Library |
| File Developer |
Thomson Reuters |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The ENL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ENL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ENL file on each system platform.
What is ENL file?
The file in the ENL format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Thomson Reuters. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. EndNote Library is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use EndNote to handle this file. This is a program created by Thomson Reuters. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open ENL file?
The most common problem when using EndNote Library is that a specific ENL is not associated with the program. This causes the file ENL 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 ENL 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 EndNote
In this case, you should first verify that the EndNote application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing EndNote into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ENL with EndNote. Below you will find a list of applications that support ENL files.
Programs to open ENL file
Remember to download programs supporting ENL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of EndNote with ENL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ENL file still does not use the EndNote program, it means no association. 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 EndNote application as the default for handling the ENL file.
Step 3. Update EndNote to the latest version
If, however, after binding EndNote with EndNote Library 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 Thomson Reuters page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ENL 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. This suggests truncating the ENL file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ENL or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected ENL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of ENL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ENL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Thomson Reuters help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ENL 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move ENL to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ENL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the ENL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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