Tips to open FDL file
Can't open the FDL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FDL files as well as a list of programs that support FDL files.
FDL file extension
| File Name |
Corel Paradox Secondary Index |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The FDL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FDL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FDL file on each system platform.
What is FDL file?
The file in the FDL format belongs to the Database Files category. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Corel Paradox Secondary Index 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 Corel Paradox to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the FDL file. The WordPerfect Office programs will also handle the file when the Corel Paradox program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FDL file?
The most common problem when using Corel Paradox Secondary Index is that a specific FDL is not associated with the program. This causes the file FDL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FDL 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 Corel Paradox
In this case, you should first verify that the Corel Paradox application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Corel Paradox in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support FDL files.
Programs to open FDL file
Remember to download programs supporting FDL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Corel Paradox with FDL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FDL file to open in the Corel Paradox application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 FDL file with the Corel Paradox program.
Step 3. Update Corel Paradox to the latest version
If, however, after binding Corel Paradox with Corel Paradox Secondary Index 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 Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FDL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FDL file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 FDL file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FDL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FDL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FDL files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FDL 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move FDL to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FDL to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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