Tips to open OWC file
Can't open the OWC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OWC files as well as a list of programs that support OWC files.
OWC file extension
| File Name |
OutWit Catch Database |
| File Developer |
OutWit Technologies |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The OWC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OWC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OWC file on each system platform.
What is OWC file?
The OWC file has been categorized as Database Files. It was designed by OutWit Technologies. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. OutWit Catch Database is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Mozilla Firefox application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Mozilla. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. You can use OutWit Hub in case Mozilla Firefox cannot be used.
How to open OWC file?
The most common problem when using OutWit Catch Database is that a specific OWC is not associated with the program. This causes the file OWC 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 OWC 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 Mozilla Firefox
The first step is to check if the computer has the Mozilla Firefox program installed. To do this, enter the name Mozilla Firefox 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 OWC files.
Programs to open OWC file
Remember to download programs supporting OWC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Mozilla Firefox with OWC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OWC file to open in the Mozilla Firefox 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Mozilla Firefox application as the default for handling the OWC file.
Step 3. Update Mozilla Firefox to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Mozilla Firefox program with the OutWit Catch Database file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Mozilla website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OWC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The OWC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to OWC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OWC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected OWC 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 OWC files changes over time. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OWC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting OutWit Technologies, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OWC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 OWC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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