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CAT File Description

Reporter:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

CAT File Summary

There are eight file types associated with the CAT File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Windows Catalog File format. According to our database, nine distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Windows developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. The majority of CAT files are considered System Files, but they can also be Database Files or Data Files.

The CAT File Extension can be viewed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. CAT files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Although there is a lot more to know about CAT files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
523
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

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Known CAT Files

  8 known file types use this extension

Main CAT Affiliation

.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:Windows Catalog File

The CAT file is a catalog file primarily associated with Windows SIM (Windows System Image Manager). It consists of info that describes a .WIM image's contents, which include the state of the components and packages.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Class:System Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cat

Software Programs That Open The Windows Catalog File:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Windows System Image Manager by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Additional CAT Files

.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:Advanced Disk Catalog Database
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:dBASE Backup Catalog File
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:Quicken IntelliCharge Categorization File
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:Rational Rose Logical Package
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:Hybrid CD-ROM Project File
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:PhotoStudio Picture Image
.CAT
File Format:.cat
File Type:CircuitCAM Design Template File

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CAT Demand


Dominant Mobile Devices

SamsungAppleHuaweiXiaomiLGSamsung: 41%Apple: 31%Huawei: 13%Xiaomi: 10%LG: 4%
Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Operating System Rank

7108.1XP8Windows 7: 46%Windows 10: 45%Windows 8.1: 5%Windows XP: 3%Windows 8: 1%
7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of CAT Problems


Troubles Opening CAT Files

Microsoft Windows Not Present

If you attempt to load your CAT file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open CAT Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Windows for - installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CAT file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Microsoft Windows is Out-of-Date

Your Windows Catalog File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Windows version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Windows Catalog File file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of CAT file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Primarily, problems experienced when opening CAT files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Windows installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening CATs

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CAT files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening CAT files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Invalid CAT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the CAT file description inside the Registry
  • Invalid installation of a CAT-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows)
  • Your CAT file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Catalog File file itself)
  • The CAT is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CAT file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Windows Catalog File files

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