Tips to open DOK file
Can't open the DOK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DOK files as well as a list of programs that support DOK files.
DOK file extension
| File Name |
ASCII Text |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The DOK file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DOK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DOK file on each system platform.
What is DOK file?
The file in the DOK format belongs to the Document Files category. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. ASCII Text is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Windows Notepad application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the DOK file. TextEdit, gedit, NotePad++ text editor will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Notepad.
How to open DOK file?
The most common problem when using ASCII Text is that a specific DOK is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DOK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DOK file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Windows Notepad
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Notepad application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Notepad into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file DOK.
Programs to open DOK file
Remember to download programs supporting DOK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with DOK files
If, despite the installed application, the DOK file does not start in the Windows Notepad application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DOK file with the Windows Notepad program.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Notepad program with the ASCII Text file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DOK file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DOK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DOK or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected DOK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DOK files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DOK file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file DOK except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move DOK to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DOK file again. However, some background programs may block the DOK file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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