Tips to open SIL file
Can't open the SIL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SIL files as well as a list of programs that support SIL files.
SIL file extension
| File Name |
SmartInspect Log |
| File Developer |
Gurock Software |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SIL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SIL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SIL file on each system platform.
What is SIL file?
The file in the SIL format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Gurock Software. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. SmartInspect Log 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. The main program that supports this format is SmartInspect. This was created by Gurock Software.
How to open SIL file?
An often recurring problem with SmartInspect Log is that SIL is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SIL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SIL 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 SmartInspect
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SmartInspect is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing SmartInspect 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 SIL files.
Programs to open SIL file
Remember to download programs supporting SIL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SmartInspect with SIL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SIL file still does not use the SmartInspect 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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 SmartInspect application as the default for handling the SIL file.
Step 3. Update SmartInspect to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SmartInspect program, it is possible that SmartInspect Log requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Gurock Software page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SIL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the SIL file contents when downloading or copying. 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. 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 SIL file. However, remember that not every infected SIL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SIL files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SIL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Gurock Software help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SIL 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. It is best to move SIL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SIL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SIL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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