Types of ORS Files

Primary ORS File Association

.ORS

File Format:	.ors
File Type:	Online Certificate Status Protocol request file

Created by:	OCSP
File Category:	Web Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ors

Software Programs That Open The Online Certificate Status Protocol request file:

Online Certificate Status Protocol request file by OCSP

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening ORS Files

Common Problems Opening ORS Files

Online Certificate Status Protocol request file is Not Installed

When you double-click your ORS 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 Online Certificate Status Protocol request file 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 ORS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Online Certificate Status Protocol request file is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Online Certificate Status Protocol request file file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Online Certificate Status Protocol request file (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 ORS 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 ORS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of ORS File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Online Certificate Status Protocol request file or another ORS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Online Certificate Status Protocol request file files. If you are still having problems opening ORS 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 ORS file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the ORS file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the ORS format
• Your ORS file is corrupted (issues with your Online Certificate Status Protocol request file file itself)
• Your ORS is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your ORS file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Online Certificate Status Protocol request file format