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Basic information about NAL file

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

There are 1 file types using the NAL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NAL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NAL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NAL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NAL file?
  • How to open a NAL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NAL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NAL file?
  • How to convert NAL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NAL file format?


1.Detail information about NAL file extension: System Management Server Network Abstraction Layer

File type System Management Server Network Abstraction Layer Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description NAL file is a System Management Server Network Abstraction Layer developed by Microsoft Corporation. NAL is a file extension commonly associated with System Management Server Network Abstraction Layer files. System Management Server Network Abstraction Layer format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with NAL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The most popular software that supports NAL files is Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NAL files

Windows		 Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)



Can't open a NAL 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.NAL”。

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 NAL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NAL 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.