FRDOC File Extension

What is FRDOC file?

FRDOC filename suffix is mostly used for ABBYY Finereader Document Format files. Files with FRDOC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FRDOC file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. ABBYY Finereader Pro is by far the most used program for working with FRDOC files. On the official website of ABBYY developer not only will you find detailed information about theABBYY Finereader Pro software, but also about FRDOC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FRDOC file extension

The following listing features FRDOC-compatible programs. FRDOC files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 10/05/2020

How to open file with FRDOC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FRDOC files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with FRDOC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install ABBYY Finereader Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FRDOC files is that no program that can handle FRDOC files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install ABBYY Finereader Pro. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit ABBYY Finereader Pro website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of ABBYY Finereader Pro and update if needed

If the problems with opening FRDOC files still occur even after installing ABBYY Finereader Pro, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ABBYY Finereader Pro is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why FRDOC files are not compatible with ABBYY Finereader Pro. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ABBYY Finereader Pro.

Step 3. Associate ABBYY Finereader Document Format files with ABBYY Finereader Pro

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FRDOC files with latest version of ABBYY Finereader Pro you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the FRDOC file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where ABBYY Finereader Pro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FRDOC files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FRDOC extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FRDOC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the FRDOC for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FRDOC file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The FRDOC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FRDOC file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. FRDOC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FRDOC file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic FRDOC file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the FRDOC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the ABBYY Finereader Document Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run ABBYY Finereader Pro

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support FRDOC files. Close all running programs and try opening the FRDOC file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ABBYY Finereader Document Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the FRDOC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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