File Extension Library


.OVA File Extension

  • Developer by: VMware
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .OVA files and how to open them?

Can't open .OVA file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .OVA file.

What is a .OVA file extension?

.OVA file extension is created by VMware. .OVA has been classified as Data Files. The format of .OVA file is Binary.

.OVA is Open Virtual Appliance

An OVA file is a virtual appliance used by virtualization applications such as VMware Workstation and Oracle VM Virtualbox. It is a package that contains files used to describe a virtual machine, which includes an .OVF descriptor file, optional manifest (.MF) and certificate files, and other related files.

The OVA file is saved in the Open Virtualization Format (OVF), which is a standard format used to package and distribute software that is run in virtual machines. OVA files are simply an OVF directory saved in a single archive using .TAR packaging for distribution purposes.

NOTE: OVA files are also known as Open Virtual Applications.

List of all softwares that can open the Open Virtual Appliance
Windows
VMware Workstation 14 Pro
Oracle VM Virtualbox
VMware vCenter Converter
VMware OVF Tool
Mac
Oracle VM Virtualbox
VMware OVF Tool
VMware Fusion 10
Linux
VMware Workstation 14 Pro
Oracle VM Virtualbox
VMware OVF Tool
File Type 2:

Octava Musical Score

Developer by: Obtiv Category: Data Files

Musical score created with Octava, a German music notation and composition software program; contains staffs, bars, notes, and supports many advanced score formatting options; can be created using a mouse and keyboard or using a MIDI input device.

How to fix problems with .OVA files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .OVA files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .OVA file format
  2. You need to check the .OVA file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)