Types of ORQ Files

Primary ORQ File Association

.ORQ

File Format:	.orq
File Type:	The Online Certificate Status Protocol

Created by:	Internet Engineering Task Force
File Category:	Web Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.orq

Software Programs That Open The The Online Certificate Status Protocol:

The Online Certificate Status Protocol by Internet Engineering Task Force

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening ORQ Files

Common Problems Opening ORQ Files

The Online Certificate Status Protocol is Not Installed

When you double-click your ORQ file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have The Online Certificate Status Protocol 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 know of another program that can open your ORQ file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of The Online Certificate Status Protocol is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a The Online Certificate Status Protocol file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version The Online Certificate Status Protocol (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. 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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of ORQ file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ORQ files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of ORQ File Opening Problems

Although you might already have The Online Certificate Status Protocol or another ORQ-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening The Online Certificate Status Protocol files. If you are still having problems opening ORQ files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid ORQ file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the ORQ file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the ORQ format
• Your ORQ file is corrupted (issues with your The Online Certificate Status Protocol file itself)
• Your ORQ is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your ORQ file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the The Online Certificate Status Protocol format