I cannot open a ILL 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 ILL files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ILL will be resolved!

ILL File Extension

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  • File type Illust Logic Puzzle
  • File developer N/A
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open ILL file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ILL 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 ILL files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ILL files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support ILL files

Step 2. Verify whether ILL files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports ILL files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ILL files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support ILL 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 ILL files with the selected program.

Changing ILL file association in registry

File association for ILL 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 ILL file for other errors

  • ILL file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening ILL files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ILL file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For ILL 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.

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