OCM File Extension

What is OCM file?

OCM is a file extension commonly associated with Netscape Communicator Aim files. Netscape Communicator Aim format was developed by AOL Inc.. Files with OCM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with OCM extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing OCM files is Netscape Navigator. Netscape Navigator software was developed by AOL Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about OCM files or the Netscape Navigator software program.

Programs which support OCM file extension

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

How to open file with OCM extension?

Being unable to open files with OCM extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with OCM extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Netscape Navigator software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening OCM files is that no program that can handle OCM files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Netscape Navigator. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support OCM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Netscape Navigator website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Netscape Navigator to the latest version

You still cannot access OCM files although Netscape Navigator is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Netscape Navigator cannot handle files with OCM may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Netscape Navigator.

Step 3. Associate Netscape Communicator Aim files with Netscape Navigator

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate OCM files with latest version of Netscape Navigator you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the OCM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Netscape Navigator is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open OCM files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the OCM file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Netscape Navigator and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with OCM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the OCM file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the OCM file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the OCM file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the OCM file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the OCM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. OCM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the OCM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. It could happen the the download process of file with OCM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Netscape Communicator Aim file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Netscape Navigator

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Netscape Communicator Aim files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the OCM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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