Tips to open ODC file

Can't open the ODC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ODC files as well as a list of programs that support ODC files.

ODC file extension

File Name Office Data Connection Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Settings Files

The ODC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ODC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ODC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ODC file?

The file in the ODC format belongs to the Settings Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Office Data Connection Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Excel. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. The Mozilla Firefox, Safari, StarOffice, Microsoft Internet Explorer programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Excel program does not fulfill its role.

How to open ODC file?

An often recurring problem with Office Data Connection Format is that ODC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ODC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ODC 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 Microsoft Excel

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Excel program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Excel in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support ODC files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with ODC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ODC file still does not use the Microsoft Excel 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ODC file with the Microsoft Excel application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Excel program, it is possible that Office Data Connection Format requires a newer version of the program. 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 ODC file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The ODC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ODC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ODC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ODC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ODC file. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ODC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ODC files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ODC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ODC file again. However, some background programs may block the ODC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.