OLK14 File Extension

What is OLK14 file?

Full format name of files that use OLK14 extension is Microsoft Outlook For Mac Message Format. Files with OLK14 extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. OLK14 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling OLK14 files is Microsoft Outlook, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Outlook software, but also about OLK14 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support OLK14 file extension

The following listing features OLK14-compatible programs. OLK14 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 09/03/2020

How to open file with OLK14 extension?

Problems with accessing OLK14 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with OLK14 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. Get the Microsoft Outlook

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports OLK14 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Outlook or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Office. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Microsoft Outlook website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version

If you already have Microsoft Outlook installed on your systems and OLK14 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why OLK14 files are not compatible with Microsoft Outlook. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Outlook.

Step 3. Set the default application to open OLK14 files to Microsoft Outlook

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate OLK14 files with latest version of Microsoft Outlook you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the OLK14 file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Outlook installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open OLK14 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with OLK14 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with OLK14 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the OLK14 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the OLK14 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the OLK14 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the OLK14 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. If the OLK14 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the OLK14 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. When downloading the file with OLK14 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft Outlook For Mac Message Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Outlook

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with OLK14 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Microsoft Outlook For Mac Message Format files. It may be the case that the OLK14 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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