File extension OEX
| File type | Opera Add-on Format |
| Developer | Opera Software |
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What is a OEX file?
OEX is a file extension used by Opera web browser since version 11 released in 2010. OEX files store data (in the form of widgets) that add new functionalities to the browser. OEX files can be downloaded form Opera servers.
OEX extension files allow users to customize their Opera browser by adding new features and changing user interface according to their needs. Introduction of OEX format offered developers new opportunities for intergating their solutions with until-then closed architecture of browser used by circa 2% of global internet users.
Program(s) that can open the .OEX file
How to open OEX files
If you cannot open the OEX 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 OEX 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 OEX file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the OEX format files
The inability to open and operate the OEX 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 Opera Add-on Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a OEX file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the OEX file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the OEX from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the OEX format
- The OEX 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 OEX file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a OEX file are out of date.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 OEX file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the OEX file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the OEX file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.OEX) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected OEX 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 OEX 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. OEX) 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.