File Extension IDL

Written by:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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IDL File Summary

Only one known software program, Microsoft Visual Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation, is related to the IDL file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Interface Definition Language File format. IDL files are traditionally categorized as Developer Files.

File Extension IDL files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Interested to learn more about the IDL File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens IDL files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Demand
2258
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Updated

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Known IDL Files


Leading IDL Type

.IDL
Extension:.idl
Classification:Interface Definition Language File

IDL is a source code file created by Microsoft Interface Definition Language (MIDL). It contains interface and type library definitions; used for defining interfaces between client and server applications

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Developer Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.idl

Software Programs That Open The Interface Definition Language File:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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IDL Usage


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening IDL Files


Common IDL Opening Problems

Microsoft Visual Studio Disappeared

When you double-click your IDL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your IDL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Microsoft Visual Studio is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Interface Definition Language File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Visual Studio. Download the latest Microsoft Visual Studio version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Interface Definition Language File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the IDL file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


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


Other Causes of IDL File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading IDL files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Invalid IDL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the IDL file description inside the Registry
  • Invalid installation of a IDL-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
  • The IDL itself is corrupted
  • Your IDL has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for IDL-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Interface Definition Language File format

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