Tips to open OHT file
Can't open the OHT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OHT files as well as a list of programs that support OHT files.
OHT file extension
| File Name |
Oracle Help For Java Links Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The OHT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OHT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OHT file on each system platform.
What is OHT file?
The file with the extension OHT is the Misc Files file type. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Oracle Help For Java Links Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Oracle Help for Java to handle this file. This is a program created by Oracle Corporation.
How to open OHT file?
An often recurring problem with Oracle Help For Java Links Data Format is that OHT is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file OHT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OHT 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 Oracle Help for Java
In this case, you should first verify that the Oracle Help for Java application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Oracle Help for Java into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support OHT files.
Programs to open OHT file
Remember to download programs supporting OHT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Oracle Help for Java with OHT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OHT file to open in the Oracle Help for Java application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the OHT file with the Oracle Help for Java application.
Step 3. Update Oracle Help for Java to the latest version
If, however, after binding Oracle Help for Java with Oracle Help For Java Links Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Oracle Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OHT file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OHT file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OHT file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OHT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OHT 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OHT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OHT 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move OHT 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OHT file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OHT file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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