Types of LNG Files

Chief LNG Description

.LNG

File Ext:	.lng
File Type:	Winamp Language File

An LNG file is a language pack used by Winamp. LNG files are used for customizing Winamp for different languages and are commonly found within WLZ language pack plugin files.

Created by:	Nullsoft
Kind:	Plugin Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lng

Software Programs That Open The Winamp Language File:

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows

Mac

Android

Additional LNG Files

.LNG

File Ext:	.lng
File Type:	Language Application Support File

Aside from Winamp, LNG files are also used by various programs for adding language support. LNG files are often used for enabling user interface localization and generally referenced by the program and not opened manually by the user.

Created by:	Open Source
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Language Application Support File Files:

AVG Antivirus by AVG Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

MAME by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

ExtraMAME by WinTools Software Engineering

Compatible with:

Windows

MacMAME by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Audiograbber by Jackie Franck

Compatible with:

Windows

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LNG File Complications

Typical LNG Opening Challenges

Nullsoft Winamp Not Present

You attempt to load your LNG file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The LNG File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Nullsoft Winamp 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 Nullsoft Winamp installed, and you know of another program to open your LNG file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Wrong Version of Nullsoft Winamp is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Nullsoft Winamp installed that's incompatible with your Winamp Language File type. Download the latest Nullsoft Winamp version from the Nullsoft website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Winamp Language File file was created by a newer version of Nullsoft Winamp than you have on your PC.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening LNG files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading LNG Files

Assuming you have the right Nullsoft Winamp version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening LNG files. If you're still experiencing problems opening LNG files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• LNG file type Registry entries are wrong
• The LNG file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the LNG format
• LNG file corruption
• Your LNG is infected with malware
• Hardware related to LNGs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Winamp Language File file successfully