HL File Extension

What is HL file?

Full format name of files that use HL extension is HeuristicLab Storage Format. HeuristicLab defined the HeuristicLab Storage Format format standard. Files with HL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. HL file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports HL files is HeuristicLab.

Programs which support HL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HL files. Files with HL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HL extension?

Problems with accessing HL may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with HL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install HeuristicLab software

Problems with opening and working with HL files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HL files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install HeuristicLab. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download HeuristicLab installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of HeuristicLab

If the problems with opening HL files still occur even after installing HeuristicLab, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of HeuristicLab is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that HeuristicLab cannot handle files with HL may be that the software is outdated.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 HeuristicLab.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HL files to HeuristicLab

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HL files with latest version of HeuristicLab you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the HL file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where HeuristicLab is installed, check the Always use this app to open HL files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select HeuristicLab and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the HL is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper HL file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the HL file for viruses or malware

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the HL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with HL extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the HeuristicLab Storage Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open HeuristicLab

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HeuristicLab Storage Format file. It may be the case that the HL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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