File Extension CTX

Written by:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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CTX File Summary

Most CTX files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Microsoft Visual Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Visual Basic Control Binary File format, but also includes five other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Developer Files, but they can also be Game Files or Backup Files.

The CTX File Extension can be viewed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main CTX file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you would like to learn more about CTX files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic CTX file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Known CTX Files

  6 known file types use this extension

Chief CTX Description

.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:Visual Basic Control Binary File

User control file stored images and other data saved in binary format. CTX files are associated with Visual Basic, an integrated development environment that allows users to create programs and scripts.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Developer Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ctx

Software Programs That Open The Visual Basic Control Binary File:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other CTX Descriptions

.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:Valve ICE Encoded Script

Encoded script written by Information Concealment Engine (ICE) cipher and associated with many computer games developed by Valve. This format seems to be obsolete.

Author: Valve
Function:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Valve ICE Encoded Script Files:


CtxConverter by Valve

Compatible with:

Windows
.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:Microsoft Windows Text Configuration Backup File

Text configuration files with INI file extension are compressed to CTX format and saved as a backup for configuration text data. Associated with Microsoft Windows Terminal Server allows users to log in remotely from various types of workstations and clients.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Windows Text Configuration Backup File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Windows NT by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:Alphacam Compiled Text File

Compiled text file created by Alphacam, CAD/CAM software solution for the Woodworking industry.

Author: Planit Solutions, Inc.
Function:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Alphacam Compiled Text File Files:


Planit Alphacam by Planit Solutions, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:CIMPLICITY Text Version HMI Screen

CTX file stored HMI (Human Machine Interface) screen saved in text format associated with CIMPLICITY HMI a visualization and control software.

Author: General Electric Company
Function:Text Files

Software Programs That Open CIMPLICITY Text Version HMI Screen Files:


CIMPLICITY HMI by General Electric Company

Compatible with:

Windows
.CTX
Extension:.ctx
File Type:Nokia PC Suite Backup Contact File

Contact Backup file created by Nokia PC Suite, a management suite for Nokia mobile phones for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Author: Nokia
Function:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Nokia PC Suite Backup Contact File Files:


Nokia PC Suite by Nokia

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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CTX Demand


Popular OS Rank

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Popular Mobile Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Sources of CTX Problems


Frequent CTX Opening Issues

Microsoft Visual Studio Removed

When trying to open your CTX file, you get the error "Can't Open CTX File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your CTX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Your Visual Basic Control Binary File file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Visual Basic Control Binary File file was created by a newer Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your CTX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CTX files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading CTX Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. Other CTX opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

  • Invalid CTX file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • The CTX file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a CTX-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
  • Your CTX file is corrupted (issues with your Visual Basic Control Binary File file itself)
  • The CTX is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CTX file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Visual Basic Control Binary File files

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