Tips to open ZCT file
Can't open the ZCT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZCT files as well as a list of programs that support ZCT files.
ZCT file extension
| File Name |
ZeitControl Terminal Program |
| File Developer |
ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The ZCT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZCT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZCT file on each system platform.
What is ZCT file?
The file with the extension ZCT is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. ZeitControl Terminal Program is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The BasicCard application is recommended to open the file. It was released by ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH.
How to open ZCT file?
An often recurring problem with ZeitControl Terminal Program is that ZCT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ZCT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZCT 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 BasicCard
The first step is to check if the computer has the BasicCard program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name BasicCard in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ZCT with BasicCard. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZCT files.
Programs to open ZCT file
Remember to download programs supporting ZCT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BasicCard with ZCT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ZCT file to open in the BasicCard application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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 BasicCard application as the default for handling the ZCT file.
Step 3. Update BasicCard to the latest version
If, despite the association of the BasicCard program with the ZeitControl Terminal Program file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZCT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to ZCT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ZCT or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ZCT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ZCT files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ZCT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ZCT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ZCT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZCT to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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