File extension UDL
| File type | Microsoft Data Link Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a UDL file?
UDL is an extension of files characteristic for operating systems from the Windows family. These files are used to define connections with remote data sources, e.g. with SQL databases. You can specify the type of data provider, server address, login and password, or specify the appropriate database on the server.
Technically, UDLs are plain text files and can be previewed in any editor. However, to edit such a link it is much more convenient to display the file properties, where you can easily define the connection parameters.
Program(s) that can open the .UDL file
How to open UDL files
If you cannot open the UDL file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports UDL among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the UDL file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the UDL format files
The inability to open and operate the UDL file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Data Link Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a UDL file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the UDL file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the UDL from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the UDL format
- The UDL file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the UDL file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a UDL file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the UDL file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the UDL file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the UDL file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 04/05/2022
Similar extensions
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| .accdr | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Runtime Mode Database Format |
| .accdt | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format |
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| .accft | Microsoft Access Template Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.UDL) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected UDL file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the UDL file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. UDL) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.