Tips to open HCT file
Can't open the HCT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCT files as well as a list of programs that support HCT files.
HCT file extension
| File Name |
Symantec LiveUpdate |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HCT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCT file on each system platform.
What is HCT file?
The file in the HCT format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Symantec Corporation. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Symantec LiveUpdate is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Norton AntiVirus application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open HCT file?
An often recurring problem with Symantec LiveUpdate is that HCT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HCT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HCT 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 Norton AntiVirus
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Norton AntiVirus is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Norton AntiVirus into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support HCT files.
Programs to open HCT file
Remember to download programs supporting HCT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton AntiVirus with HCT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HCT file to open in the Norton AntiVirus application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Norton AntiVirus application as the default for handling the HCT file.
Step 3. Update Norton AntiVirus to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton AntiVirus with Symantec LiveUpdate there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HCT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HCT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HCT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HCT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of HCT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HCT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Symantec Corporation
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file HCT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move HCT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the HCT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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