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How to open OLD files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open OLD file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate OLD files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. OLD File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) OLD file?
  3. 3. How to open OLD file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports OLD files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open OLD files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with OLD files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to OLD files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

OLD File Extension

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  • File type Backup Format
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  • File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) OLD file?

OLD extension is used to back up various types of files. It happens that the program automatically adds the OLD extension to the original file format. This happens, for example, when a newer version of a file is created. This suffix must be removed to properly run the file.

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How to open OLD file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .OLD files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports OLD files

In order to open OLD file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with OLD extension.

Programs that can open OLD files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, OLD files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on OLD files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to OLD files.

Step 2. Associate given software with OLD files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting OLD files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with OLD files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open OLD files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open OLD files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the OLD file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with OLD extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the OLD file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the OLD file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on OLD files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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