I cannot open a URLS 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 URLS files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening URLS will be resolved!
URLS File Extension
- File type GetRight Internet Shortcuts List
- File developer Headlight Software, Inc.
- File category Web Files
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How to open URLS file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with URLS 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 URLS files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open URLS files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support URLS files
Step 2. Verify whether URLS files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports URLS files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with URLS 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 URLS 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 URLS files with the selected program.
Changing URLS file association in registry
File association for URLS 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 URLS file for other errors
- URLS file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening URLS files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected URLS file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For URLS 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.
