L9 File Extension

What is L9 file?

Full format name of files that use L9 extension is Gargoyle Interactive Fiction Story Format. Files with L9 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. L9 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports L9 files is Gargoyle.

Programs which support L9 file extension

The following listing features L9-compatible programs. L9 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 08/07/2020

How to open file with L9 extension?

Being unable to open files with L9 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Gargoyle Interactive Fiction Story Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Gargoyle

Problems with opening and working with L9 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with L9 files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Gargoyle. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Gargoyle installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Gargoyle and update if needed

If the problems with opening L9 files still occur even after installing Gargoyle, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Gargoyle is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why L9 files are not compatible with Gargoyle. The most recent version of Gargoyle is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Gargoyle Interactive Fiction Story Format files with Gargoyle

After installing Gargoyle (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open L9 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the L9 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Gargoyle is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open L9 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with L9 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Gargoyle and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with L9 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the L9 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the L9 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The L9 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the L9 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the L9 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with L9 extension is complete and error-free

If the L9 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with L9 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Gargoyle

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support L9 files. Close all running programs and try opening the L9 file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Gargoyle Interactive Fiction Story Format file. It may be the case that the L9 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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