Tips to open OLB file

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

OLB file extension

File Name OLE Object Library
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Misc Files

The OLB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OLB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OLB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is OLB file?

The file in the OLB format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. OLE Object Library is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Word. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. You can use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visual FoxPro, Microsoft Visual Studio in case Microsoft Word cannot be used.

How to open OLB file?

The most common problem when using OLE Object Library is that a specific OLB is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that OLB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OLB 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 Word

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Word program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word 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 OLB.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with OLB files

If, despite the installed application, the OLB file does not start in the Microsoft Word application, you must create a file 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. 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 Word application as the default for handling the OLB file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Word program, it is possible that OLE Object Library requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OLB 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 OLB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OLB file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 OLB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OLB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OLB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OLB file corruption. 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 OLB 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 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. It is best to move OLB to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OLB file again. However, some background programs may block the OLB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.