File extension DCT
| File type | Spell Checking Dictionary Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a DCT file?
DCT is a file extension used by documents that contain dictionaries. DCT format is typically used by such applications as spell-checking tools or language translation software.
DCT file stores a list of words, typically with translations into another language. Some applications use DCT files as dictionaries that contain word used by given application module or words used frequently by the program.
Program(s) that can open the .DCT file
How to open DCT files
If you cannot open the DCT file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DCT among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DCT file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DCT format files
The inability to open and operate the DCT file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Spell Checking Dictionary Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DCT file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DCT file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DCT from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DCT format
- The DCT file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DCT file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DCT file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DCT file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DCT file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DCT file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DCT) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DCT file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DCT file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DCT) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.