CLE File Extension

What is CLE file?

CLE is a file extension commonly associated with Icon Lock-iT Locked Format Indicator files. Icon Lock-iT Locked Format Indicator specification was created by Moon Valley Software, Inc.. CLE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CLE file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Icon Lock-iT is by far the most used program for working with CLE files. Icon Lock-iT software was developed by Moon Valley Software, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about CLE files or the Icon Lock-iT software program.

Programs which support CLE file extension

The following listing features CLE-compatible programs. Files with CLE suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CLE extension?

Problems with accessing CLE may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Icon Lock-iT Locked Format Indicator files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CLE files.

Step 1. Install Icon Lock-iT software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CLE files is that no program that can handle CLE files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Icon Lock-iT. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CLE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Icon Lock-iT installed is by going to developer’s website (Moon Valley Software, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Icon Lock-iT and update if needed

You still cannot access CLE files although Icon Lock-iT is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Icon Lock-iT cannot handle files with CLE may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Icon Lock-iT.

Step 3. Assign Icon Lock-iT to CLE files

If you have the latest version of Icon Lock-iT installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CLE on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the CLE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Icon Lock-iT is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CLE files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CLE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Icon Lock-iT and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CLE extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CLE for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CLE file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The CLE may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CLE file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the CLE file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the CLE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with CLE extension is complete and error-free

If the CLE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CLE extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Icon Lock-iT Locked Format Indicator file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Icon Lock-iT

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CLE files. Close all running programs and try opening the CLE file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Icon Lock-iT Locked Format Indicator files. It may be the case that the CLE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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