What's the UL File?

Author:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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UL File Summary

Only one known software program, Windows Updates Downloader developed by Microsoft Corporation, is related to the UL file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Windows Updates Downloader Update List File format. The UL File Extension are listed predominantly as Settings Files.

The UL File Extension can be viewed on the Windows operating system. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

To learn more about UL files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening UL files.

Low
File Type Popularity
8188
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

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Sorts of UL Files


Leading UL Type

.UL
Formatting:.ul
Category:Windows Updates Downloader Update List File

The above-mentioned file extension is related to the Windows Updates Downloader. Windows Updates Downloader is a third party software component for Microsoft Windows that permits users to download Windows updates from Windows Update service. The above-mentioned file extension saves the update list for Windows Updates Downloader.Note: the third-party component may be either free software component or sold by an entity other than the main developer and able to be reusable or upgradable by any developers to enhance it.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Settings Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ul

Software Programs That Open The Windows Updates Downloader Update List File:


Windows Updates Downloader by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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UL Requests


Popular Mobile Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Sources of UL Problems


Frequent UL Opening Issues

Windows Updates Downloader Removed

When trying to open your UL file, you get the error "Can't Open UL File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Windows Updates Downloader installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your UL with Windows Updates Downloader, so double-clicking the file won't work.


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


Incorrect Windows Updates Downloader Version

Your Windows Updates Downloader Update List File file is incompatible with Windows Updates Downloader because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Windows Updates Downloader. 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: If you right-click on your UL file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Regardless, most of the UL file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Windows Updates Downloader installed.


Other UL File Opening Causes

Errors opening Windows Updates Downloader Update List File files can still occur even with the latest Windows Updates Downloader software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening ULs. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for UL are wrong
  • The UL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Windows Updates Downloader or another UL application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your UL file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Updates Downloader Update List File file itself)
  • UL file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for UL-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your Windows Updates Downloader Update List File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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