Tips to open FREELIST file
Can't open the FREELIST file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FREELIST files as well as a list of programs that support FREELIST files.
FREELIST file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The FREELIST file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FREELIST files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FREELIST file on each system platform.
What is FREELIST file?
The file in the FREELIST format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Esri. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. ArcGIS 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 main program that supports this format is ArcGIS Desktop. This was created by Esri.
How to open FREELIST file?
The main problem with ArcGIS is that the FREELIST file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FREELIST to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FREELIST 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 ArcGIS Desktop
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcGIS Desktop program installed. This can be achieved by typing ArcGIS Desktop into the operating 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 FREELIST files.
Programs to open FREELIST file
Remember to download programs supporting FREELIST files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with FREELIST files
If, despite the installed application, the FREELIST file does not start in the ArcGIS Desktop 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FREELIST file with the ArcGIS Desktop application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcGIS Desktop program with the ArcGIS file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FREELIST file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FREELIST file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FREELIST or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FREELIST file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FREELIST files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FREELIST file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Esri, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FREELIST files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. If possible, you can try to move the FREELIST 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FREELIST file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FREELIST file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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