What's the OLS File?

Writer:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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OLS File Summary

Most OLS files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Microsoft Office developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Microsoft Office List Shortcut format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Data Files.

OLS files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about OLS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your OLS file.

Low
Popularity
7143
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

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2018

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Known OLS Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant OLS File Type

.OLS
File Ext:.ols
File Type:Microsoft Office List Shortcut

The file extension is associated with Microsoft Publisher used for List shortcuts files.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ols

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Office List Shortcut:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Microsoft Publisher by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other OLS File Associations

.OLS
File Ext:.ols
File Type:WinOLS Data

The file stores some type of data associated with WinOLS; a Microsoft Windows software that lets users modify car ECUs.

Developer: EVC Electronic GmbH
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open WinOLS Data Files:


WinOLS by EVC Electronic GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

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OLS Requests


Operating System Rankings

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Sources of OLS Problems


Typical OLS Opening Challenges

Microsoft Office Not Present

You attempt to load your OLS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The OLS File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Office installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your OLS file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: Another OLS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Microsoft Office Requires Update

Your Microsoft Office List Shortcut file is incompatible with Microsoft Office because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Office. Your Microsoft Office List Shortcut file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Office than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of OLS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Office version on your computer can cause problems opening OLS files.


Additional OLS Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Office version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening OLS files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening OLS files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for OLS are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the OLS file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a OLS-associated program (eg. Microsoft Office)
  • Your OLS file is corrupted (issues with your Microsoft Office List Shortcut file itself)
  • Your OLS has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with OLS has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Office List Shortcut file successfully

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