Tips to open OTH file
Can't open the OTH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OTH files as well as a list of programs that support OTH files.
OTH file extension
| File Name |
OpenDocument HTML Template |
| File Developer |
OASIS |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The OTH file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OTH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OTH file on each system platform.
What is OTH file?
The file in the OTH format belongs to the Web Files category. The author of this format is OASIS. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. OpenDocument HTML Template appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the OTH file. The NeoOffice programs will also handle the file when the Apache OpenOffice program does not fulfill its role.
How to open OTH file?
The main problem with OpenDocument HTML Template is that the OTH file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open OTH, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OTH 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. 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 OTH files.
Programs to open OTH file
Remember to download programs supporting OTH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with OTH files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OTH file to open in the Apache OpenOffice 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. 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 OTH file with the Apache OpenOffice program.
Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apache OpenOffice with OpenDocument HTML Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OTH file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The OTH file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the OTH file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OTH file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OTH files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the OTH files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OTH file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting OASIS, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file OTH 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the OTH file to another location will fix the problem.
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 OTH file again. However, some background programs may block the OTH file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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