I cannot open a ETL file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with ETL files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ETL will be resolved!
ETL File Extension
- File type Microsoft Event Trace Log Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category System Files
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What is a(n) ETL file?
The .ETL system file contains high-frequency event log information using kernel events on Microsoft systems, such as page errors, disk access, and tracking messages. The file saves the data generated in the tracking session buffers in binary format.
How to open ETL file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ETL extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports ETL files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ETL files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support ETL files
Step 2. Verify whether ETL files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports ETL files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ETL files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support ETL files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open ETL files with the selected program.
Changing ETL file association in registry
File association for ETL files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check ETL file for other errors
- ETL file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening ETL files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ETL file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For ETL files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
