Kinds of DL Files

Chief DL Description

.DL

File Format:	.dl
Class:	Zoo Tycoon 2 Data File

Game data file associated with Zoo Tycoon, a video game that allows players to create and manage zoos.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Game Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dl

Software Programs That Open The Zoo Tycoon 2 Data File:

Zoo Tycoon 2 by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

Additional DL Files

.DL

File Format:	.dl
Class:	FLEXnet Manager Debug Log File

DL file is a debug log generated by FLEXnet Manager, an application used by programmers to enable license policies to developed softwares.

Author:	Flexera Software
Kind:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open FLEXnet Manager Debug Log File Files:

FLEXnet Manager by Flexera Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot DL Files

Frequent DL Opening Issues

Zoo Tycoon 2 Disappeared

If you attempt to load your DL file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open DL Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Zoo Tycoon 2 installed for %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you don't have Zoo Tycoon 2 installed, and you know of another program to open your DL file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Zoo Tycoon 2 Requires Update

In other instances, your Zoo Tycoon 2 Data File file version may not be supported by your version of Zoo Tycoon 2. You will need to download a newer version of Zoo Tycoon 2 if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Zoo Tycoon 2 Data File file was created by a newer Zoo Tycoon 2 than what you have installed.

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

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DL files are due to having the wrong version of Zoo Tycoon 2 installed.

Additional DL Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Zoo Tycoon 2 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DLs. If you're still experiencing problems opening DL files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• DL file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the DL file description from the Registry by mistake
• Zoo Tycoon 2 or another DL application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your DL
• Malware-tainted DL file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DL file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Zoo Tycoon 2 Data File file successfully