Tips to open URL_ file

Can't open the URL_ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open URL_ files as well as a list of programs that support URL_ files.

URL_ file extension

File Name Internet Shortcut - URL - Uniform Resource Locator
File Category Web Files

The URL_ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the URL_ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the URL_ file on each system platform.

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What is URL_ file?

The URL_ file has been categorized as Web Files. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Internet Shortcut - URL - Uniform Resource Locator 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari for Microsoft Windows, Opera browser will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How to open URL_ file?

The main problem with Internet Shortcut - URL - Uniform Resource Locator is that the URL_ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that URL_ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the URL_ 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Internet Explorer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Internet Explorer into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file URL_.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Internet Explorer with URL_ files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the URL_ file still does not use the Microsoft Internet Explorer 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 URL_ file with the Microsoft Internet Explorer program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Internet Explorer program with the Internet Shortcut - URL - Uniform Resource Locator 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the URL_ file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The URL_ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to URL_ 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 URL_ file. Sometimes virus-infected URL_ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the URL_ files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular URL_ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted URL_ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the URL_ file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 URL_ file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.