File Extension Library


.GRL File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files

What are .GRL files and how to open them?

Can't open .GRL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GRL file.

What is a .GRL file extension?

.GRL file extension is created by Microsoft. .GRL has been classified as System Files.

.GRL is Windows Update Status File

Status file used by Windows Update; stores information about the current Windows configuration; named either "active.grl" or "pending.grl" and is stored in the \windows\winsxs directory by default.

NOTE: If a Window Update produces a "0x80073712" error code, you may need to delete the pending.grl and pending.xml files. Then the update should run successfully.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Update Status File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Update

How to fix problems with .GRL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GRL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GRL file format
  2. You need to check the .GRL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)