Full format name of files that use OOS extension is OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet. OpenOffice.org Project Team defined the OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet format standard. OOS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. OOS file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. Apache OpenOffice supports OOS files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Apache OpenOffice software was developed by Apache Software Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about OOS files or the Apache OpenOffice software program.
The following listing features OOS-compatible programs. Files with OOS extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening OOS files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with OOS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with OOS files.
Problems with opening and working with OOS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with OOS files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Apache OpenOffice or one of the recommended programs (for example, LibreOffice) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support OOS 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 Apache OpenOffice website and download the installer.
You still cannot access OOS files although Apache OpenOffice 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. If you have an older version of Apache OpenOffice installed, it may not support OOS format. The latest version of Apache OpenOffice should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.
After installing Apache OpenOffice (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open OOS files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the OOS file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
Should it happed that the OOS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the OOS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
If you obtained the problematic OOS 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. When downloading the file with OOS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.
Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet file.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with OOS extension. In this case close the other applications.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet file. It may be the case that the OOS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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