Tips to open SPOOL file
Can't open the SPOOL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPOOL files as well as a list of programs that support SPOOL files.
SPOOL file extension
| File Name |
Ubisoft Game Launcher Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SPOOL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPOOL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPOOL file on each system platform.
What is SPOOL file?
The SPOOL file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Ubisoft Game Launcher Data Format 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. It is recommended to use Uplay to handle this file. This is a program created by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A..
How to open SPOOL file?
An often recurring problem with Ubisoft Game Launcher Data Format is that SPOOL is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SPOOL, 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 SPOOL 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 Uplay
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Uplay is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Uplay 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 SPOOL files.
Programs to open SPOOL file
Remember to download programs supporting SPOOL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Uplay with SPOOL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SPOOL file to open in the Uplay 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SPOOL file with the Uplay application.
Step 3. Update Uplay to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Uplay program, it is possible that Ubisoft Game Launcher Data Format 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 Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPOOL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SPOOL 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 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SPOOL or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SPOOL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SPOOL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SPOOL files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SPOOL 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.
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. Copying the SPOOL file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SPOOL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SPOOL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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