Troubleshoot ACL Files
Troubles Opening ACL Files
Microsoft Office is Not Installed
You attempt to load your ACL file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The ACL File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Office for %%os%% installed. 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: Another ACL-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Wrong Version of Microsoft Office is Installed
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Office installed that's incompatible with your AutoCorrect List File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Office. The primary cause of this problem is that your AutoCorrect List File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Office than what's installed.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of ACL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ACL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other ACL File Opening Causes
Even with the correct version of Microsoft Office installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ACLs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ACL files. Other contributing causes:
- ACL file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Unintentional removal of the description of the ACL file inside the Windows Registry
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Office or other ACL-related program
- Your ACL file is corrupted (issues with your AutoCorrect List File file itself)
- ACL file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers for ACL-related hardware are out-of-date
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the AutoCorrect List File file
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.