Tips to open NPL file
Can't open the NPL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NPL files as well as a list of programs that support NPL files.
NPL file extension
| File Name |
Nokia Playlist Format |
| File Developer |
Nokia |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The NPL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NPL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NPL file on each system platform.
What is NPL file?
The file with the extension NPL is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Nokia. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Nokia Playlist Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Nokia Multimedia Player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nokia Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the NPL file. The Nokia Suite programs will also handle the file when the Nokia Multimedia Player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open NPL file?
An often recurring problem with Nokia Playlist Format is that NPL is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that NPL 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 NPL 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 Nokia Multimedia Player
In this case, you should first verify that the Nokia Multimedia Player application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Nokia Multimedia Player 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 NPL files.
Programs to open NPL file
Remember to download programs supporting NPL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia Multimedia Player with NPL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NPL file still does not use the Nokia Multimedia Player program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Nokia Multimedia Player application as the default for handling the NPL file.
Step 3. Update Nokia Multimedia Player to the latest version
If, however, after binding Nokia Multimedia Player with Nokia Playlist Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Nokia Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NPL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The NPL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the NPL file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NPL or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NPL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of NPL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NPL file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Nokia, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NPL 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the NPL 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. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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