Tips to open OLE2 file
Can't open the OLE2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OLE2 files as well as a list of programs that support OLE2 files.
OLE2 file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The OLE2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OLE2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OLE2 file on each system platform.
What is OLE2 file?
The OLE2 file has been categorized as Document Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open OLE2 file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format is that OLE2 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open OLE2, 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 OLE2 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 Office
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Office into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OLE2 files.
Programs to open OLE2 file
Remember to download programs supporting OLE2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with OLE2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OLE2 file to open in the Microsoft Office 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. 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. 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 OLE2 file with the Microsoft Office application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Office program with the Microsoft Office Binary Document Container 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OLE2 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the OLE2 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OLE2 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected OLE2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the OLE2 files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OLE2 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file OLE2 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. It is best to move OLE2 to a different directory.
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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OLE2 file again. However, some background programs may block the OLE2 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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