Tips to open SDOC file

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

SDOC file extension

File Name Sealed Word Document
File Developer Oracle
File Category Encoded Files

The SDOC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SDOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SDOC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SDOC file?

The SDOC file has been categorized as Encoded Files. It was designed by Oracle. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. Sealed Word Document appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the SDOC file. The Microsoft Word, Oracle Information Rights Management programs will also handle the file when the IRM Desktop program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SDOC file?

An often recurring problem with Sealed Word Document is that SDOC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SDOC 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 SDOC 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 IRM Desktop

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that IRM Desktop is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing IRM Desktop into the operating 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 SDOC files.

Step 2. Create association of IRM Desktop with SDOC files

If, despite the installed application, the SDOC file does not start in the IRM Desktop 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 SDOC file with the IRM Desktop program.

Step 3. Update IRM Desktop to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the IRM Desktop program, it is possible that Sealed Word Document requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SDOC 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SDOC 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SDOC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SDOC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SDOC file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 SDOC file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SDOC 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. If possible, you can try to move the SDOC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. 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.