Tips to open FIL file
Can't open the FIL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FIL files as well as a list of programs that support FIL files.
FIL file extension
| File Name |
Files List Object Format |
| File Developer |
dataBased Intelligence |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The FIL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FIL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FIL file on each system platform.
What is FIL file?
The file with the extension FIL is the Data Files file type. It was designed by dataBased Intelligence. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Files List Object Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The dBASE application is recommended to open the file. It was released by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..
How to open FIL file?
The main problem with Files List Object Format is that the FIL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that FIL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FIL 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 dBASE
In this case, you should first verify that the dBASE application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name dBASE into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FIL files.
Programs to open FIL file
Remember to download programs supporting FIL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with FIL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FIL file to open in the dBASE 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 FIL file with the dBASE program.
Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the dBASE program, it is possible that Files List Object Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the dataBased Intelligence, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FIL 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to FIL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our FIL file. Sometimes virus-infected FIL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of FIL 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FIL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact dataBased Intelligence
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FIL 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. If possible, you can try to move the FIL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FIL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FIL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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