NLS file extension - Microsoft National Language Support data
What is nls file? How to open nls files?
The nls file extension is used for one of the system files in Microsoft Windows operating system.
The nls files contain language translation information, that allows Windows to convert between different character sets. The .nls files are usually found in the Windows/System32 directory.
If the nls files are deleted, Windows may display error message.
Updated: December 31, 2024
The default software associated to open nls file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. Currently, the latest version is Microsoft Windows 11.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .nls file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open nls file, edit nls file, convert nls file, view nls file, play nls file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with nls file - Microsoft National Language Support data
Click on the software link for more information about Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows uses nls file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with nls file by default: Microsoft Windows
Other suggested software: Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 (obsolete/discontinued)
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (obsolete/discontinued)