Tips to open OFT file
Can't open the OFT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OFT files as well as a list of programs that support OFT files.
OFT file extension
| File Name |
Outlook Format Template |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The OFT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OFT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OFT file on each system platform.
What is OFT file?
The OFT file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Outlook Format Template is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Outlook to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. Microsoft Office, Office 365 will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Outlook.
How to open OFT file?
The most common problem when using Outlook Format Template is that a specific OFT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open OFT, 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 OFT 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 Outlook
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Outlook application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Outlook 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 OFT.
Programs to open OFT file
Remember to download programs supporting OFT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Outlook with OFT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OFT file to open in the Microsoft Outlook application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 Microsoft Outlook application as the default for handling the OFT file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Outlook with Outlook Format Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 OFT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OFT file. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OFT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected OFT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the OFT file. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OFT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OFT 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 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. Copying the OFT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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 OFT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OFT file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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