Tips to open OLK file
Can't open the OLK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OLK files as well as a list of programs that support OLK files.
OLK file extension
| File Name |
Outlook Address Book Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The OLK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OLK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OLK file on each system platform.
What is OLK file?
The file with the extension OLK is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Outlook Address Book 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 Microsoft Outlook to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the OLK file. The Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Outlook program does not fulfill its role.
How to open OLK file?
An often recurring problem with Outlook Address Book Format is that OLK is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open OLK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OLK 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. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Outlook into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support OLK files.
Programs to open OLK file
Remember to download programs supporting OLK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Outlook with OLK files
If, despite the installed application, the OLK file does not start in the Microsoft Outlook 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OLK file with the Microsoft Outlook program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Outlook program with the Outlook Address Book Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 OLK 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 OLK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to OLK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OLK file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OLK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OLK 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OLK 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 file OLK 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move OLK to a different directory.
This problem usually affects 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 OLK file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OLK file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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