OR2 is a file extension for Lotus Organizer 2 Format files. The OR2 file format was created by IBM. It is compatible with Windows systems. The OR2 file format belongs to the Data Files category along with 1,326 other formats. The software recommended for managing OR2 files is Lotus Organizer from IBM. More information about OR2 files and Lotus Organizer is on IBM’s website.
A file extension is the set of characters at the end of a filename – “.or2” in this case. File extensions indicate the file type and which programs can open them. Windows often associates programs with extensions automatically. Sometimes errors occur if that program is no longer available.
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To open an OR2 file, double-click it. If Windows has the right program, the file opens. Otherwise, right-click the OR2 file. Choose “Open with” and select a program. Check “Always use this app for *.OR2 files”. You can also use this method on Mac, Linux and iPhone to associate OR2 files with other apps.
If no program is associated with OR2, install Lotus Organizer. Be careful of .or2 files from unknown sources, as they may contain malware.
The .or2 extension is often misspelled – common variants are ir2, kr2, od2.
The OR2 extension is used by Lotus Organizer 2 to store calendars, notes, tasks and other personal information. Lotus Organizer 2 was part of IBM’s Lotus SmartSuite.
To fix issues opening OR2 files, update the application you normally use to open them. Only the latest versions support the current format. Also scan for viruses.
Electronics professionals use OR2 files to store circuit and part patterns, often with Ovals Router 2 software. OR2 files are also used by Oracle for repositories and databases.