Open OLB files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Office OLE Object Library Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a OLB file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a OLB file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your OLB file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is OLB file?

The OLB extension identifies OLE Object Library files, sometimes referred to as Office Object Library files. These files are used by various Microsoft Office applications. You provide data types, constants, and objects that are used by the Office applications. Thus, for example, programming languages can inform themselves about the possibilities of controlling the programs.

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These files are not directly usable or open. Deleting or renaming may cause Microsoft Office applications to malfunction or not work properly.

Programs which can open a OLB file

How to open file with OLB extension?

In order to open a file with OLB extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening OLB file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with OLB files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Word or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening OLB files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support OLB files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of OLB files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Word as the default program for opening OLB files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate OLB files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Word applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Word has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with OLB files

Sometimes problems with opening OLB files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • OLB files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open OLB files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • OLB file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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