Sorts of OLE Files

Main OLE Affiliation

.OLE

File Name:	.ole
Type:	Microsoft Object Linking And Embedding Data

OLE File Format Data Structures allow data from one application to be stored in the document of another application.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ole

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Object Linking And Embedding Data:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Understanding OLE Issues

Troubles Opening OLE Files

Microsoft Windows Isn't There

You attempt to load your OLE file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The OLE File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows installed, and you know of another program to open your OLE file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Microsoft Windows is Out-of-Date

Your Microsoft Object Linking And Embedding Data file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your OLE file and clicking "Properties".

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening OLE files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed.

Other OLE File Issues

Errors opening Microsoft Object Linking And Embedding Data files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Windows software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening OLE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry OLE file paths that are incorrect
• The OLE file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the OLE format
• The OLE itself is corrupted
• Your OLE is infected with malware
• Device drivers for OLE-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Object Linking And Embedding Data format