All about NAL Files

The NAL file type is primarily associated with Novell Application Launcher.

NAL	File extension: NAL
	File type:	application launcher file

What is a NAL file?

NAL files mostly belong to Novell Application Launcher.

NAL files are specialized application shortcut files used in enterprise environments. They are generated by the Novell Application Launcher system, also known as the Zenworks Application Launcher or Zenworks Application Window. The file stores a pointer or configuration that tells the launcher which application to run, along with instructions for managing that launch.
If you encounter a NAL file on your PC, it means the file is meant to be used by the application launcher component of a network or system management software rather than being opened directly. You should use the designated launcher tool to open or interact with it.

Key details summarized by FilExt.com include:

Purpose: Acts as an application shortcut to quickly launch a program.
Functionality: Contains configuration details that the launcher reads to start the intended application.
Usage: Commonly used in systems managed by Novell or similar enterprise management tools.

For safe handling:

Do not edit NAL files manually.
Use the provided launcher software to manage these files.
If issues arise, contact your system administrator.

How to open a NAL file

You need a suitable software like Novell Application Launcher to open a NAL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NAL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NAL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert NAL files:

Novell Application Launcher
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NAL files are often referred to as Novell Application Launcher executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ArrayScribe by NimbleGen Systems Inc.
ArrayScribe is a software tool that enables researchers to design arrays for use in the NimbleGen array-manufacturing platform for DNA array layout design.
Systems Management Server (SMS) (Network Abstraction Layer) by Microsoft Corporation
With SMS you can provide your organization a change and configuration management solution to deliver relevant software and updates to users of Microsoft and third-party applications.
ZENworks Suite (Network Delivered Application Shortcut) by Novell, Inc.
The Application Explorer and the Application Launcher, components of ZENworks from Novell, Inc., are part of a software delivery process that lets your administrator distribute and centrally manage the applications that you see at your workstation. Automatically sent by the Novell login client package to the desktop and tends to reappear after deletion and disappear at shutdown only to reappear soon after login. Related links: Novell ZENworks Wikipedia Page

Technical Data for NAL File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

lnk, appref-ms, desktop, bat, cmd, url, nal_2, nal_4, nal_5, nal_3, data, gff, ngd, exe

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NalLinkFile, FileType: NAL Shortcut, AppName: ZENworks Application Explorer Namespace Extention
EXEFile: NalExp32.dll

ProgramID: NalLinkFile
EXEFile: rundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\NalExp32.dll,NalExplorerExecuteShortcut %1

ProgramID: NalLinkFile
EXEFile: rundll32 %ProgramFiles%\Novell\ZENworks\NalExp32.dll,NalExplorerExecuteShortcut %1

ProgramID: NalLinkFile
EXEFile: rundll32 %ProgramFiles%\Novell\ZENworks\NalShell.dll,NalExplorerExecuteShortcut %1

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a nal application launcher file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NAL files

Associate the NAL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open application launcher files. Because only the current version supports the latest NAL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Novell Application Launcher update.
To make sure that your NAL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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