I cannot open a ORA file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with ORA files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ORA will be resolved!

ORA File Extension

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  • File type Oracle Database Configuration Format
  • File developer Oracle
  • File category Database Files
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How to open ORA file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ORA extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports ORA files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ORA files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support ORA files

Step 2. Verify whether ORA files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports ORA files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ORA files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support ORA files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open ORA files with the selected program.

Changing ORA file association in registry

File association for ORA files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check ORA file for other errors

  • ORA file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening ORA files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ORA file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For ORA files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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