File Extension Library


.RUL File Extension

  • Developer by: Flexera Software
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .RUL files and how to open them?

Can't open .RUL 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 .RUL file.

What is a .RUL file extension?

.RUL file extension is created by Flexera Software. .RUL has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .RUL file is Text.

.RUL is InstallShield Rules File

File used by InstallShield, a program used for creating Windows software installers; contains source code written in InstallScript, a proprietary language used for InstallShield projects; used for scripting custom installation functionality.

RUL files are named Setup.rul by default when you select File → New Script File from an open InstallShield project. Subsequent RUL files use the name SetupN.rul, where N is an incrementing number.

List of all softwares that can open the InstallShield Rules File
Windows
Flexera InstallShield

How to fix problems with .RUL files

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