ROL File Extension

What is ROL file?

ROL filename suffix is mostly used for Ad Lib Synthesized Instrument files. Files with ROL extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. ROL file format, along with 771 other file formats, belongs to the Audio Files category. The most popular program for handling ROL files is Audio Overload, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. Software named Audio Overload was created by Richard F. Bannister. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ROL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ROL file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open ROL files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with ROL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with ROL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening ROL files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with ROL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Audio Overload

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ROL files is that no program that can handle ROL files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Audio Overload or different compatible program, such as Winamp. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ROL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Audio Overload installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Richard F. Bannister website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Audio Overload and update if needed

If the problems with opening ROL files still occur even after installing Audio Overload, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Audio Overload is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Audio Overload installed, it may not support ROL format. The most recent version of Audio Overload is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Audio Overload to ROL files

After installing Audio Overload (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ROL files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the ROL file and choose Open with option
• 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 Audio Overload is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ROL files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the ROL file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Audio Overload and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ROL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the ROL for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ROL file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the ROL in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the ROL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the ROL file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the ROL file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with ROL 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.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Audio Overload

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ROL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Ad Lib Synthesized Instrument file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ROL files affecting older versions of given software.

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