FCT File Extension

What is FCT file?

Full format name of files that use FCT extension is FolderClone Task List. FolderClone Task List specification was created by Salty Brine Software. Files with FCT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FCT file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Users are advised to use FolderClone software for managing FCT files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Salty Brine Software developer not only will you find detailed information about theFolderClone software, but also about FCT and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FCT file extension

The following listing features FCT-compatible programs. Files with FCT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with FCT extension?

Problems with accessing FCT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FolderClone Task List files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the FolderClone

Problems with opening and working with FCT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FCT files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install FolderClone or one to the listed programs: Visual FoxPro. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download FolderClone installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Salty Brine Software website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of FolderClone and update if needed

If the problems with opening FCT files still occur even after installing FolderClone, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FolderClone is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that FolderClone cannot handle files with FCT may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using FolderClone.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FCT files to FolderClone

If you have the latest version of FolderClone installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FCT on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FCT file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where FolderClone is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FCT files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FCT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FCT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the FCT file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FCT file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the FCT file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FCT file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. FCT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FCT file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic FCT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with FCT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the FolderClone Task List file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle FolderClone

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FCT extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with FolderClone Task List files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FCT files affecting older versions of given software.

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