File extension .SL
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Unix Software License Format | N/A | Settings Files |
The SL file extension is associated with the Windows 10 operating system and stands for Software License. This file is created when an application is installed and holds the information about its license, such as type of license, validity, or unique product keys.
The SL file is commonly used by various versions of Microsoft Windows and Office software to activate the purchased applications. It mainly comprises an activation code or a license key that can be used to activate the software. In order to prevent misuse, piracy and unlicensed use, this file checks all the registered activation keys against the information it holds.
Similar File Extensions:
Apart from SL, some similar file extensions are MSI, CAB, DLF, XSL, and LICX. All of these extensions are part of programming language frameworks or offer functionality related to Microsoft applications.
Applications:
The main purpose of this file extension is to secure that the user has availed a valid license for installing the required software onto their system. This type of security is mainly provided by software like Adobe, Acrobat, Office Suite, Windows OS, SQL Server, and several others.
Advantages:
SL files helps in providing product authentication and software authorization apart from preventing misuse, piracy and unlicensed use. Also, it places restrictions on user's computer for the type of data a software can manipulate or create. This ensures that no malicious data files or software gets access to user’s system.
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SL) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SL extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SL file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SL extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SL extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SL file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SL file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SL file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SL file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SL file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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