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Basic information about POL file

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

There are 5 file types using the POL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the POL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support POL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the POL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the POL file?
  • How to open a POL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a POL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a POL file?
  • How to convert POL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to POL file format?


1.Detail information about POL file extension: Windows Policy File

File type Windows Policy File Category System Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description POL file is a Windows Policy File developed by Microsoft. A POL file is a file created by Group Policy Object Editor, an administration tool for Windows. It saves registry keys created while authoring an Administrative Template and can specify local or global user settings. POL files are typically named Registry.pol
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POL files

Windows		 Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor
Registry.Pol Viewer Utility


2.Detail information about POL file extension: AsctoHTM Policy File

File type AsctoHTM Policy File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POL file is a AsctoHTM Policy File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POL files

Windows		 AscToHTM


3.Detail information about POL file extension: InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format

File type InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POL file is a InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POL files

Windows		 3D Object Converter


4.Detail information about POL file extension: Personal Paint Polish Language User Interface File

File type Personal Paint Polish Language User Interface File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POL file is a Personal Paint Polish Language User Interface File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POL files


5.Detail information about POL file extension: Unreal Engine Polish Language Localization

File type Unreal Engine Polish Language Localization Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POL file is a Unreal Engine Polish Language Localization.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POL files

Windows		 Unreal Development Kit
Unreal Tournament 3
Gears of War
Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 3
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor Airborne
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas
X-Men Origin: Wolverine



Can't open a POL 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.POL”。

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 POL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the POL 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.