Tips to open OXT file

Can't open the OXT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OXT files as well as a list of programs that support OXT files.

OXT file extension

File Name Apache OpenOffice Extension
File Developer Sun Microsystems
File Category Plugin Files

The OXT file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OXT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OXT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is OXT file?

The file in the OXT format belongs to the Plugin Files category. The creator of this file is Sun Microsystems. Additionally, the Plugin Files category contains 179 of other files. Apache OpenOffice Extension is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. LibreOffice, NeoOffice will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open OXT file?

An often recurring problem with Apache OpenOffice Extension is that OXT is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file OXT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OXT 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache OpenOffice program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file OXT.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with OXT files

If, despite the installed application, the OXT 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OXT file with the Apache OpenOffice program.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apache OpenOffice program with the Apache OpenOffice Extension 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 Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OXT 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. Usually this applies to OXT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our OXT file. Sometimes virus-infected OXT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the OXT file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OXT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Sun Microsystems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OXT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the OXT file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the OXT file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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.