PERL Types

Main PERL Affiliation

.PERL

Formatting:	.perl
Type:	Perl Source Code

Script file written in Perl, a general-purpose programming language for multi platforms.

Organization:	Larry Wall
File Category:	Developer Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.perl

Software Programs That Open The Perl Source Code:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Windows

ActivePerl by ActiveState

Windows

Mac

Linux

Perl by Larry Wall

Windows

Mac

Linux

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PERL File Complications

Common PERL Opening Problems

Microsoft Notepad Removed

If you attempt to load your PERL file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PERL Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your PERL with Microsoft Notepad, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another PERL-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Microsoft Notepad Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Perl Source Code file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Notepad if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PERL file and clicking "Properties".

Primarily, problems experienced when opening PERL files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening PERLs

You can still experience errors opening PERL files even with the latest version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening PERL files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry PERL file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PERL description
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other PERL-related program
• Your PERL can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• PERL file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with PERL software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Perl Source Code file