OSDX Types

Chief OSDX Description

.OSDX

File Name:	.osdx
Classification:	Search Connector Description File

The OSDX file is an installation file for a Search Connector (.SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file) in Microsoft Windows. The OSDX file contains descriptive information for a remote storage location. The OSDX file installs a Search Connector in Windows so users can browse remote locations in the Windows Explorer. The OSDX file is useful for setting up remote office work environments.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Settings Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.osdx

Software Programs That Open The Search Connector Description File:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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OSDX Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening OSDX Files

Microsoft Windows Removed

Double-clicking your OSDX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open OSDX File". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your OSDX with Microsoft Windows, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Wrong Version of Microsoft Windows is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows won't support your Search Connector Description File file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Windows (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Search Connector Description File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Windows than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: If you right-click on your OSDX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of OSDX file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows version installed.

Additional OSDX Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening OSDX files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading OSDX files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry OSDX file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry OSDX description
• Invalid installation of a OSDX-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows)
• Something has caused file corruption of your OSDX
• Past or present virus infection has affected your OSDX
• Device drivers for OSDX-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Search Connector Description File file successfully