Tips to open OFC file
Can't open the OFC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OFC files as well as a list of programs that support OFC files.
OFC file extension
| File Name |
Open Financial Connectivity Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The OFC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OFC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OFC file on each system platform.
What is OFC file?
The file with the extension OFC is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Open Financial Connectivity Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Moneydance. This was created by The Infinite Kind. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Microsoft Money, Bank2CSV will apply when it is not possible to use Moneydance.
How to open OFC file?
The main problem with Open Financial Connectivity Format is that the OFC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file OFC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OFC 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 Moneydance
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Moneydance is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Moneydance in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file OFC with Moneydance. Below is a list of programs that support the file OFC.
Programs to open OFC file
Remember to download programs supporting OFC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Moneydance with OFC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OFC file to open in the Moneydance application, but you can set it manually. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Moneydance application as the default for handling the OFC file.
Step 3. Update Moneydance to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Moneydance program with the Open Financial Connectivity Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the The Infinite Kind page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OFC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the OFC file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our OFC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OFC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the OFC 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged OFC 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 file OFC 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 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. Copying the OFC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with 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 you have to wait for the session to the file OFC to close. However, some background programs may block the OFC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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