OLE2 File Extension

What is OLE2 file?

Full format name of files that use OLE2 extension is Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format. Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. OLE2 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with OLE2 extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The software recommended for managing OLE2 files is Microsoft Office. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Office software, but also about OLE2 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support OLE2 file extension

Programs that can handle OLE2 files are as follows. Files with OLE2 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with OLE2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening OLE2 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with OLE2 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with OLE2 files.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening OLE2 files is that no program that can handle OLE2 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Office developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Microsoft Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Office and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Office installed on your systems and OLE2 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft Office installed, it may not support OLE2 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Office.

Step 3. Set the default application to open OLE2 files to Microsoft Office

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate OLE2 files with latest version of Microsoft Office you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the OLE2 file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open OLE2 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected OLE2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with OLE2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the OLE2 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper OLE2 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The OLE2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the OLE2 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. OLE2 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with OLE2 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the OLE2 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. It could happen the the download process of file with OLE2 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open 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 OLE2 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Office Binary Document Container Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the OLE2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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