Types of CHL Files

Chief CHL Description

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	WinFast PVR2 Channel List

A list of channels stored by WinFast PVR2 software program that comes bundled with WinFast DVR hardware. The file contains channels which users can view and record with WinFast DVR2 software.

Programmer:	Leadtek Research
File Category:	Settings Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.chl

Software Programs That Open The WinFast PVR2 Channel List:

Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 by Leadtek Research

Windows

ChrisTV PVR by Chris P.C.

Windows

Additional CHL Files

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	Microsoft Internet Explorer Channel Information

The file contains channel information data for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Web Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Internet Explorer Channel Information Files:

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	ConTEXT Highlighter File

The file extension is associated with ConTEXT freeware text editor.

Programmer:	ConTEXT Project
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ConTEXT Highlighter File Files:

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	RealPlayer Live Channel File

The file contains live channel data associated with RealPlayer software.

Programmer:	RealNetworks
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open RealPlayer Live Channel File Files:

RealPlayer by Realtime Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	Black And White 2 Game Data Script File

The file extension is related to the Black and White 2 computer game.

Programmer:	Lionhead Studios
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Black And White 2 Game Data Script File Files:

Black & White by Lionhead Studios

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.CHL

Formatting:	.chl
Class:	Chromeleon Channel RAW Data File

The file contains channel RAW data utilized by Chromeleon chromatography software developed by Dionex Corporation.

Programmer:	Dionex Corporation
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Chromeleon Channel RAW Data File Files:

Chromeleon by Dionex Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of CHL Problems

Typical CHL Opening Challenges

Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open CHL Files" when trying to open your CHL. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your CHL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your CHL file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 is Out-of-Date

Your WinFast PVR2 Channel List file is incompatible with Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Leadtek Research website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2. Your WinFast PVR2 Channel List file was probably created by a newer release of Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of CHL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Primarily, problems experienced when opening CHL files are due to having the incorrect version of Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 installed on your computer.

Other CHL File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2 will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening CHLs. Other contributing causes:

• CHL file type Registry entries are wrong
• The CHL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a CHL-associated program (eg. Leadtek Research WinFast PVR2)
• CHL file corruption
• The CHL is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with CHL software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your WinFast PVR2 Channel List file successfully