Tips to open DCT file

Can't open the DCT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCT files as well as a list of programs that support DCT files.

DCT file extension

File Name Dictionary Format
File Category Misc Files

The DCT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DCT file?

The file with the extension DCT is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Dictionary Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use QuarkXPress to handle this file. This is a program created by Quark, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. You can use AutoCAD, Various dictionary programs, Delphi, Harvard Graphics ChartXL in case QuarkXPress cannot be used.

How to open DCT file?

The most common problem when using Dictionary Format is that a specific DCT is not associated with the program. This causes the file DCT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install QuarkXPress

In this case, you should first verify that the QuarkXPress application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name QuarkXPress in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DCT files.

Step 2. Create association of QuarkXPress with DCT files

If, despite the installed application, the DCT file does not start in the QuarkXPress application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the QuarkXPress application as the default for handling the DCT file.

Step 3. Update QuarkXPress to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the QuarkXPress program, it is possible that Dictionary Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Quark, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCT file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The DCT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the DCT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DCT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DCT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DCT file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DCT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DCT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move DCT to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DCT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DCT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DCT file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.