I cannot open a OUT 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 OUT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening OUT will be resolved!
OUT File Extension
- File type Output Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) OUT file?
The data file with the extension /.OUT stores data saved in text format dumped from a non-standard program or batch process. It is often used as a diary, which is why it is used to collect data from the program but also for debugging or analysis.
How to open OUT file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with OUT 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 OUT files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open OUT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support OUT files
Step 2. Verify whether OUT files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports OUT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with OUT files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support OUT 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 OUT files with the selected program.
Changing OUT file association in registry
File association for OUT 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 OUT file for other errors
- OUT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening OUT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected OUT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For OUT 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.
Similar file extensions
- File extension File name
- .OUTLOOK97 Microsoft Outlook Custom Mail
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