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Basic information about DTL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DTL（*.DTL or *.dtl）, 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 DTL file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the DTL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DTL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DTL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DTL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DTL file?
  • How to open a DTL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DTL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DTL file?
  • How to convert DTL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DTL file format?


1.Detail information about DTL file extension: Microsoft Windows Application Log

File type Microsoft Windows Application Log Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DTL file is a Microsoft Windows Application Log. The dtl file extension is related to generated application logs in Windows 98 and Windows ME.

In these versions of  Windows, the Task Monitor tracks which programs are launched and how they load from disk, and it records the info in the Applog folder.

The Defrag utility then uses this info to provide special optimization for the program files you use most often. Rather than rearranging the clusters of these files in sequential order, Defrag rearranges them in the order they're loaded when the program launches.

This dtl file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about DTL file extension: Now Contact Detail Template

File type Now Contact Detail Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer Now Software File format N/A
Description DTL file is a Now Contact Detail Template developed by Now Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 Now Contact

macOS
 Now Contact


3.Detail information about DTL file extension: The Sims File

File type The Sims File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DTL file is a The Sims File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 The Sims


4.Detail information about DTL file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Data

File type Pro/ENGINEER Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DTL file is a Pro/ENGINEER Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


5.Detail information about DTL file extension: Pinnacle Studio 400 TitleDeko File

File type Pinnacle Studio 400 TitleDeko File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DTL file is a Pinnacle Studio 400 TitleDeko File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 Pinnacle Studio


6.Detail information about DTL file extension: ESignal File

File type ESignal File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DTL file is a ESignal File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTL files

Windows		 eSignal



Can't open a DTL 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.DTL”。

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 DTL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DTL 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 DTL 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 DTL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DTL 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 DTL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DTL 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.