Tips to open NLB file

Can't open the NLB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NLB files as well as a list of programs that support NLB files.

NLB file extension

File Name Colin McRae Rally Network Leader Boards Game
File Developer Codemasters
File Category Game Files

The NLB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NLB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NLB file on each system platform.

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What is NLB file?

The NLB file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by Codemasters. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Colin McRae Rally Network Leader Boards Game appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Colin McRae Rally 2 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Codemasters.

How to open NLB file?

The most common problem when using Colin McRae Rally Network Leader Boards Game is that a specific NLB is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that NLB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NLB 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 Colin McRae Rally 2

The first step is to check if the computer has the Colin McRae Rally 2 program installed. To do this, enter the name Colin McRae Rally 2 into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NLB with Colin McRae Rally 2. Below is a list of programs that support the file NLB.

Programs to open NLB file

Remember to download programs supporting NLB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Colin McRae Rally 2 with NLB files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NLB file to open in the Colin McRae Rally 2 application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Colin McRae Rally 2 application as the default for handling the NLB file.

Step 3. Update Colin McRae Rally 2 to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Colin McRae Rally 2 program with the Colin McRae Rally Network Leader Boards Game file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Codemasters website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NLB file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to NLB 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NLB or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NLB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of NLB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NLB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Codemasters help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NLB 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the NLB 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NLB to close. However, some background programs may block the NLB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.