Tips to open OCE file
Can't open the OCE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OCE files as well as a list of programs that support OCE files.
OCE file extension
| File Name |
Open Catalog Extension Connection Format |
| File Developer |
Oracle |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The OCE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OCE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OCE file on each system platform.
What is OCE file?
The file in the OCE format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Oracle. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Open Catalog Extension Connection Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Oracle Business Intelligence will apply when it is not possible to use Brio Intelligence.
How to open OCE file?
The main problem with Open Catalog Extension Connection Format is that the OCE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open OCE, 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 OCE 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 Brio Intelligence
The first step is to check if the computer has the Brio Intelligence program installed. To do this, enter the name Brio Intelligence into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OCE files.
Programs to open OCE file
Remember to download programs supporting OCE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Brio Intelligence with OCE files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the OCE file still does not use the Brio Intelligence program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OCE file with the Brio Intelligence program.
Step 3. Update Brio Intelligence to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Brio Intelligence program, it is possible that Open Catalog Extension Connection Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OCE file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to OCE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OCE file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected OCE file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of OCE file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OCE file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted OCE files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the OCE file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file OCE to close. However, some background programs may block the OCE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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