How to open CLN files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open CLN file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate CLN files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
CLN File Extension
- File type Microsoft Windows 3.x Configuration Backup
- File developer Microsoft Corporation
- File category Backup Files
-
File popularity rating
-
How to open CLN file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .CLN files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports CLN files
In order to open CLN file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with CLN extension.
Programs that can open CLN files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, CLN files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on CLN files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to CLN files.
Step 2. Associate given software with CLN files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting CLN files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with CLN files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open CLN files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open CLN files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to CLN files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the CLN file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with CLN extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the CLN file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the CLN file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on CLN files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
Similar file extensions
