Tips to open ULAW file
Can't open the ULAW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ULAW files as well as a list of programs that support ULAW files.
ULAW file extension
| File Name |
Raw U-Law Audio Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The ULAW file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ULAW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ULAW file on each system platform.
What is ULAW file?
The file in the ULAW format belongs to the Audio Files category. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. Raw U-Law Audio Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. You can use Awave Studio, Awave Audio, Wave Flow in case NCH Switch cannot be used.
How to open ULAW file?
The most common problem when using Raw U-Law Audio Format is that a specific ULAW is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ULAW files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ULAW 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 NCH Switch
In this case, you should first verify that the NCH Switch application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NCH Switch 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 ULAW files.
Programs to open ULAW file
Remember to download programs supporting ULAW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NCH Switch with ULAW files
If, despite the installed application, the ULAW file does not start in the NCH Switch application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ULAW file with the NCH Switch application.
Step 3. Update NCH Switch to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the NCH Switch program, it is possible that Raw U-Law Audio Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ULAW 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the ULAW 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. 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 ULAW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ULAW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ULAW files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ULAW file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ULAW 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the ULAW 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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ULAW to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ULAW file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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