Tips to open ISL file
Can't open the ISL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ISL files as well as a list of programs that support ISL files.
ISL file extension
| File Name |
InstallShield Temporary Installer |
| File Developer |
Flexera Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The ISL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ISL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ISL file on each system platform.
What is ISL file?
The file in the ISL format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Flexera Software, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. InstallShield Temporary Installer 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. It is recommended to use InstallShield to handle this file. This is a program created by Flexera Software, Inc..
How to open ISL file?
The most common problem when using InstallShield Temporary Installer is that a specific ISL is not associated with the program. This causes the file ISL 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 ISL 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 InstallShield
The first step is to check if the computer has the InstallShield program installed. This can be achieved by typing InstallShield 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 ISL files.
Programs to open ISL file
Remember to download programs supporting ISL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of InstallShield with ISL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ISL file still does not use the InstallShield program, it means no 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ISL file with the InstallShield application.
Step 3. Update InstallShield to the latest version
If, despite the association of the InstallShield program with the InstallShield Temporary Installer file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Flexera Software, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ISL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ISL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ISL 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ISL file. Sometimes virus-infected ISL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ISL files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ISL files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Flexera Software, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ISL 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ISL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ISL to close. However, some background programs may block the ISL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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