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Basic information about OV5 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension OV5（*.OV5 or *.ov5）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the OV5 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the OV5 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OV5 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OV5 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OV5 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OV5 file?
  • How to open a OV5 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OV5 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OV5 file?
  • How to convert OV5 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OV5 file format?


1.Detail information about OV5 file extension: Overlay

File type Overlay Category System Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description OV5 file is a Overlay developed by Microsoft Corporation. OV5 is a file extension commonly associated with Overlay files. Overlay specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. OV5 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with OV5 extension are categorized as System Files files. The System Files subset comprises 298 various file formats. The most popular software that supports OV5 files is MS-DOS. Software named MS-DOS was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OV5 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OV5 files

Windows		 MS-DOS



Can't open a OV5 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.OV5”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the OV5 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support OV5 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of OV5 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a OV5 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a OV5 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a OV5 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the OV5 file is damaged.
  • Whether the OV5 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the OV5 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the OV5 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the OV5 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a OV5 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a OV5 file.

If the OV5 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.