Tips to open TOL file
Can't open the TOL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TOL files as well as a list of programs that support TOL files.
TOL file extension
| File Name |
AOL Tool Format |
| File Developer |
America Online |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The TOL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TOL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TOL file on each system platform.
What is TOL file?
The file with the extension TOL is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is America Online. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. AOL Tool Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the TOL file.
How to open TOL file?
An often recurring problem with AOL Tool Format is that TOL is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open TOL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TOL 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 America Online
The first step is to check if the computer has the America Online program installed. This can be achieved by typing America Online 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 TOL files.
Programs to open TOL file
Remember to download programs supporting TOL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of America Online with TOL files
If, despite the installed application, the TOL file does not start in the America Online application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 TOL file with the America Online application.
Step 3. Update America Online to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the America Online program, it is possible that AOL Tool Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TOL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The TOL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to TOL 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TOL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TOL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of TOL 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TOL file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TOL 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the TOL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TOL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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