TCL File Extension

What is TCL file?

TCL is a file extension commonly associated with Tcl Script files. TCL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. TCL file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Users are advised to use PSPad software for managing TCL files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named PSPad was created by Jan Fiala. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TCL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support TCL file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support TCL files. TCL files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with TCL extension?

Being unable to open files with TCL extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with TCL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install PSPad

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TCL files is that no program that can handle TCL files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install PSPad or one to the listed programs: BBEdit, TextMate, Adobe ExtendScript. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download PSPad installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Jan Fiala website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update PSPad to the latest version

You still cannot access TCL files although PSPad is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that PSPad cannot handle files with TCL may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of PSPad should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign PSPad to TCL files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TCL files with latest version of PSPad you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TCL file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the PSPad installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TCL files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the TCL is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TCL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TCL file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the TCL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the TCL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the TCL file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic TCL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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. If the TCL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Tcl Script file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TCL extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Tcl Script file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TCL files affecting older versions of given software.

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