RL1 File Extension

What is RL1 file?

RL1 filename suffix is mostly used for Descent 1 Registered Level files. Descent 1 Registered Level format was developed by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. Files with RL1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. RL1 file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing RL1 files is Descent. Descent software was developed by Interplay Entertainment Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about RL1 files or the Descent software program.

Programs which support RL1 file extension

The following listing features RL1-compatible programs. Files with RL1 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 RL1 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RL1 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Descent 1 Registered Level files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Descent

Problems with opening and working with RL1 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with RL1 files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Descent. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Descent installed is by going to developer’s website (Interplay Entertainment Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Descent to the latest version

You still cannot access RL1 files although Descent 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 The reason that Descent cannot handle files with RL1 may be that the software is outdated.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 Descent.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RL1 files to Descent

After installing Descent (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RL1 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the RL1 file and choose 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 Descent is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RL1 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the RL1 file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RL1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the RL1 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the RL1 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the RL1 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the RL1 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the RL1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. RL1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the RL1 file’s structure is intact

If the RL1 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 RL1 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Descent 1 Registered Level file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Descent

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with RL1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Descent 1 Registered Level files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RL1 files.

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