Varieties of DCT Files

Main DCT Affiliation

.DCT

Formatting:	.dct
File Type:	Dictionary File

This type of file is generated for Windows Virtual PC 2007, a virtual machine which allows a number of Windows versions to run on a single computer. It consists of dictionary data like pronunciations and word definitions and also various languages such as Germany and French.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dct

Software Programs That Open The Dictionary File:

QuarkXPress by Quark Software Inc.

Windows

Mac

Virtual PC 2007 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

VerbAce-Pro by VerbAce Research

Windows

Android

Secondary DCT Associations

.DCT

Formatting:	.dct
File Type:	Dictation Audio File

DCT file is a variable codec audio format designed for dictation (recording human speech). It includes a dictation header and can be encrypted.

Programmer:	NCH Software
Kind:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Dictation Audio File Files:

NCH Express Dictate by NCH Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

NCH Express Scribe by NCH Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.DCT

Formatting:	.dct
File Type:	FoxPro Database Memo

File extension DCT is a Microsoft Visual FoxPro database container memo file. FoxPro is a program specializing in database management.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Database Files

Software Programs That Open FoxPro Database Memo Files:

Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCT

Formatting:	.dct
File Type:	AutoCAD Dictionary File

DCT file is a word dictionary a list of words used by the spell checker for identifying misspelled words. DCT files used by AutoCAD, a computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Programmer:	Autodesk, Inc.
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open AutoCAD Dictionary File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

.DCT

Formatting:	.dct
File Type:	DeSmuME ROM Cheats File

DCT is a cheats file contains cheats, such as infinite health, infinite armor, infinite ammo and extra lives. DCT files used by DeSmuME software, a Nintendo DS (NDS) emulator.

Programmer:	Open Source
Kind:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open DeSmuME ROM Cheats File Files:

DeSmuME by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Understanding DCT Issues

Frequent DCT Opening Issues

QuarkXPress is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your DCT file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open DCT Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have QuarkXPress installed for %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another DCT application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Outdated QuarkXPress

Sometimes your installed version of QuarkXPress won't support your Dictionary File file. Download the latest QuarkXPress version from the Quark Software Inc. website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Dictionary File file was probably created by a newer release of QuarkXPress than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Right-clicking on your DCT, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of DCT file opening issues are due to not having the correct QuarkXPress version installed.

Other DCT File Opening Causes

Although you might already have QuarkXPress or another DCT-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Dictionary File files. Other DCT opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid DCT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the DCT file description inside the Registry
• Partial installation of QuarkXPress that did not fully complete
• Your DCT file is corrupted (issues with your Dictionary File file itself)
• DCT file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers for DCT-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Dictionary File file