Tips to open NL file
Can't open the NL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NL files as well as a list of programs that support NL files.
NL file extension
| File Name |
Norton Desktop Icon Library |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The NL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NL file on each system platform.
What is NL file?
The file in the NL format belongs to the Graphic Files category. The creator of this file is Symantec Corporation. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Norton Desktop Icon Library is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Norton Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open NL file?
The main problem with Norton Desktop Icon Library is that the NL file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open NL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NL 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 Norton Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the Norton Desktop application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Norton Desktop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NL files.
Programs to open NL file
Remember to download programs supporting NL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Desktop with NL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NL file still does not use the Norton Desktop program, it means no association. 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. 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 NL file with the Norton Desktop application.
Step 3. Update Norton Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton Desktop with Norton Desktop Icon Library there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to NL 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NL file. Sometimes virus-infected NL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NL file. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Symantec Corporation help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file NL 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. Copying the NL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the NL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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