TLY File Extension

What is TLY file?

TLY filename suffix is mostly used for Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup Catalog files. Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup Catalog specification was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. TLY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with TLY extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Adobe Photoshop Elements is by far the most used program for working with TLY files. Adobe Photoshop Elements software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about TLY files or the Adobe Photoshop Elements software program.

Programs which support TLY file extension

The following listing features TLY-compatible programs. Files with TLY suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with TLY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TLY files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TLY extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop Elements software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TLY files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Adobe Photoshop Elements developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TLY files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Adobe Photoshop Elements installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Adobe Photoshop Elements to the latest version

You still cannot access TLY files although Adobe Photoshop Elements is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Adobe Photoshop Elements cannot handle files with TLY may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Adobe Photoshop Elements is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup Catalog files with Adobe Photoshop Elements

If you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TLY on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the TLY with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Photoshop Elements is installed, check the Always use this app to open TLY files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TLY file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TLY extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the TLY file is complete and free of errors

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

1. Check the TLY file for viruses or malware

If the TLY 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 TLY file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the TLY 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. If the TLY file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

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. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe Photoshop Elements

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup Catalog files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TLY files affecting older versions of given software.

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