What is the OVA file?
The OVA file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Open Virtual Appliance format. OVA files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The OVA file is one of the Data Files files, just like 1326 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Open Virtual Appliance is VMware.
A program that can open the OVA file is e.g. VM VirtualBox. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. VMware Workstation, VMware vCenter Converter, VirtualBox, VMware Player.
Programs, that can open .OVA files
VMware, Inc.
VMware Player
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Oracle Corporation
VirtualBox
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VMware, Inc.
VMware Workstation
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Windows |
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VMware, Inc.
VMware Workstation
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How to open a .OVA file?
If you have problems opening the file OVA, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the OVA file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your OVA file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all OVA files should automatically open with the selected program.
