Tips to open REL file
Can't open the REL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open REL files as well as a list of programs that support REL files.
REL file extension
| File Name |
Norton Internet Security Log Format |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The REL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the REL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the REL file on each system platform.
What is REL file?
The file with the extension REL is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Symantec. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Norton Internet Security Log Format 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. The main program that supports this format is Norton Internet Security. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open REL file?
An often recurring problem with Norton Internet Security Log Format is that REL is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open REL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the REL 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 Internet Security
The first step is to check if the computer has the Norton Internet Security program installed. This can be achieved by typing Norton Internet Security into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support REL files.
Programs to open REL file
Remember to download programs supporting REL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Internet Security with REL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the REL file still does not use the Norton Internet Security 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the REL file with the Norton Internet Security program.
Step 3. Update Norton Internet Security to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Norton Internet Security program with the Norton Internet Security Log Format 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 Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the REL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to REL 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our REL file. Sometimes virus-infected REL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of REL 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged REL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Symantec
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file REL 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the REL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the REL file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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