NL File Extension

What is NL file?

NL filename suffix is mostly used for Norton Desktop Icon Library files. Norton Desktop Icon Library specification was created by Symantec Corporation. NL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. NL file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The software recommended for managing NL files is Norton Desktop. Norton Desktop software was developed by Symantec Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about NL files or the Norton Desktop software program.

Programs which support NL file extension

The following listing features NL-compatible programs. Files with NL 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 NL extension?

Being unable to open files with NL extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with NL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Norton Desktop software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NL files is that no program that can handle NL files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Norton Desktop and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Norton Desktop installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Norton Desktop and update if needed

If you already have Norton Desktop installed on your systems and NL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why NL files are not compatible with Norton Desktop. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Norton Desktop.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NL files to Norton Desktop

After installing Norton Desktop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NL files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the NL file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Norton Desktop is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NL files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NL extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with NL extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the NL for errors

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

1. The NL 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 NL file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. NL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic NL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with NL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Norton Desktop Icon Library file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with NL extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Norton Desktop Icon Library files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NL files affecting older versions of given software.

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