File extension OLD
| File type | Backup Plus Backup Format |
| Developer | N/A |
| Ads |
What is a OLD file?
Files with the .OLD extension contain backup data for a specific file, usually created when new information is added to the original file or when a newer version is created. This extension is usually added at the end of the full file name, for example a file called Dokument.doc will be named Dokument.doc.old.
OLD files can be created automatically by the software as well as manually by the user. If you want to access a file, it is usually enough to remove the .OLD suffix and open the file in the target application.
Program(s) that can open the .OLD file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open OLD files
If you cannot open the OLD file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports OLD among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the OLD file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the OLD format files
The inability to open and operate the OLD file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Backup Plus Backup Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a OLD file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the OLD file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the OLD from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the OLD format
- The OLD file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the OLD file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a OLD file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the OLD file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the OLD file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the OLD file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .ab | Google Android Debug Bridge Backup Format |
| .aba | Palm Address Book Archive Format |
| .abbu | Apple Address Book Archive Format |
| .abf | Adobe Binary Screen Font Format |
| .abk | Ability Write Backup Format |
| .acp | Alfresco Exported Repository Format |
| .adi | Active@ Disk Image Format |
| .aea | Ae Timer Alarm Document Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.OLD) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected OLD file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the OLD file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. OLD) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.