ADOC File Extension

What is ADOC file?

Files with .ADOC extension can be encoded Word documents in DOC format created with Authentica Secure Office tool. TADOC is also referred to as Encoded Word Document and is a binary file with access protection. Accessing such files is only possible using dedicated software tools. ADOC format was popular at he beginning of 21st century, but was soon replaced by more modern solutions.

Use cases for ADOC files

ADOC files were fully compatible with Microsoft Office. Authentica company was bought in 2006 by EMC Corporation and some of the Secure Tool features were incorporated in Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office. User with sufficient privileges could:

• track changed made to the document,
• edit the document,
• change user access settings to the file,
• add watermarks.

Authentica Secure Office has been discontinued. ADOC Authentica Secure Office Encoded Word Document is considered a legacy format and is no longer supported in modern software solutions.

Programs which support ADOC file extension

Programs that can handle ADOC files are as follows. Files with ADOC suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 05/09/2023

How to open file with ADOC extension?

Problems with accessing ADOC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with ADOC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ADOC files.

Step 1. Download and install Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ADOC files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office

If you already have Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office installed on your systems and ADOC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office installed, it may not support ADOC format. The latest version of Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office to ADOC files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ADOC files with latest version of Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ADOC file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ADOC files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ADOC extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ADOC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the ADOC file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ADOC file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the ADOC file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the ADOC file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the ADOC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. ADOC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the ADOC file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the ADOC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with ADOC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Authentica Secure Office Encoded Word Document file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Documentum IRM Client for Microsoft Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ADOC extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Authentica Secure Office Encoded Word Document file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ADOC files.

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