Basic information about ERL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ERL（*.ERL or *.erl）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ERL file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the ERL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ERL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ERL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ERL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ERL file?
  • How to open a ERL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ERL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ERL file?
  • How to convert ERL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ERL file format?


1.Detail information about ERL file extension: Erlang Source Code File

File type Erlang Source Code File Category Developer Files
Developer Ericsson File format Text
Description ERL file is a Erlang Source Code File developed by Ericsson. Source code file written in Erlang, a programming language used for building scalable real-time systems for banking, e-commerce, instant messaging, and computer telephony; can be compiled and run from the Erlang shell.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERL files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Erlang
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor

macOS		 MacroMates TextMate
Other text editor


2.Detail information about ERL file extension: GameGuard Error Log File

File type GameGuard Error Log File Category Misc Files
Developer nProtect File format N/A
Description ERL file is a GameGuard Error Log File developed by nProtect.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERL files

Linux		 nProtect GameGuard



Can't open a ERL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ERL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ERL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ERL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ERL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ERL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ERL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ERL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ERL file is damaged.
  • Whether the ERL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ERL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ERL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ERL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ERL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ERL file.

If the ERL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.