Four Easy Ways to Open FLS Files

The scenario: You have a file with the FLS file extension on your computer that you need to open. You double-click it as usual, expecting for a program to load it up, but sadly nothing happens. You try it again, but still nothing happens. What can you do? Try these four easy methods to open a troublesome FLS file.

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1st Method: Open it in another program.

When you double-click FLS files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with FLS files. If there’s no program associated with FLS files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with FLS files such as Nokia Phone Flash File, Creator Simulator Fault List, or Stock Prospector Data Export Format.

2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.

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The FLS file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of GIS Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:

  1. Right-click the file.
  2. Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
  3. Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).

3rd Method: Check with the developer.

So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your FLS file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.

Software Developed By
Nokia Phone Flash File Nokia
Creator Simulator Fault List Tufts University
Stock Prospector Data Export Format ICLUBcentral Inc.
ArcView Windows Help Supporting File ESRI
WinFlash Educator Flashcard Source File Open Window Software
DBdemos File PC Software Company
Farrukh Imposition Purlisher Filelist Document Microsoft Developer

4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.

If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including FLS files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you FLS and hundreds of other file types with one program!

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