Tips to open OOT file
Can't open the OOT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OOT files as well as a list of programs that support OOT files.
OOT file extension
| File Name |
OpenOffice.org Text |
| File Developer |
OpenOffice.org Project Team |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The OOT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OOT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OOT file on each system platform.
What is OOT file?
The file with the extension OOT is the Document Files file type. The author of this format is OpenOffice.org Project Team. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. OpenOffice.org Text 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 Apache OpenOffice application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use LibreOffice in case Apache OpenOffice cannot be used.
How to open OOT file?
The main problem with OpenOffice.org Text is that the OOT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file OOT 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 OOT 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 Apache OpenOffice
In this case, you should first verify that the Apache OpenOffice application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apache OpenOffice into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OOT files.
Programs to open OOT file
Remember to download programs supporting OOT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with OOT files
If, despite the installed application, the OOT file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Apache OpenOffice application as the default for handling the OOT file.
Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apache OpenOffice with OpenOffice.org Text 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 Apache Software Foundation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OOT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. 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 OOT file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OOT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OOT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OOT 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OOT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting OpenOffice.org Project Team, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OOT 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. If possible, you can try to move the OOT file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the OOT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OOT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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