RFO File Extension

What is RFO file?

Full format name of files that use RFO extension is RoboForm Option Format. Siber Systems defined the RoboForm Option Format format standard. RFO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Android, Blackberry mobile phones and devices:, iOS, Mac OS, Windows system platform. RFO file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Users are advised to use RoboForm for Chrome software for managing RFO files, although 10 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named RoboForm for Chrome was created by Siber Systems, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RFO files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support RFO file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open RFO files divided into 5 categories according to system platform supported. Files with RFO 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.

How to open file with RFO extension?

Problems with accessing RFO may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with RFO 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 RoboForm for Chrome software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RFO files is that no program that can handle RFO files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install RoboForm for Chrome or one to the listed programs: RoboForm for Firefox, RoboForm for Internet Explorer, RoboForm for Opera. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading RoboForm for Chrome installed is by going to developer’s website (Siber Systems, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update RoboForm for Chrome to the latest version

If you already have RoboForm for Chrome installed on your systems and RFO files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of RoboForm for Chrome installed, it may not support RFO format. The most recent version of RoboForm for Chrome is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RFO files to RoboForm for Chrome

If you have the latest version of RoboForm for Chrome installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage RFO on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the RFO with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where RoboForm for Chrome is installed, check the Always use this app to open RFO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the RFO file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with RFO extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the RFO 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 RFO file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The RFO 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 RFO file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the RFO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with RFO extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the RFO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with RFO 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.

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 RoboForm Option Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open RoboForm for Chrome

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

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 RoboForm Option Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with RFO files affecting older versions of given software.

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