Types of DCTXC Files

Dominant DCTXC File Type

.DCTXC

File ID:	.dctxc
Class:	Microsoft Office IME Open Extended Dictionary File

The DCTXC file is associated with Microsoft Office. The file usually contains an open extended dictionary used by Office Input Method Editor (IME). The IME is a Microsoft Office component that lets users input Asian text in applications by converting the keystrokes into Asian characters.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dctxc

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Office IME Open Extended Dictionary File:

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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DCTXC File Complications

Typical DCTXC Opening Challenges

Microsoft Office Not Present

Double-clicking your DCTXC file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open DCTXC File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Office for %%os%% installed on your computer. 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: Another DCTXC-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Outdated Microsoft Office

Your Microsoft Office IME Open Extended Dictionary File file is incompatible with Microsoft Office because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Office installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Microsoft Office IME Open Extended Dictionary File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Office than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the DCTXC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of DCTXC file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Office version installed.

Other DCTXC File Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Office version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DCTXC files. Other DCTXC opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for DCTXC
• The DCTXC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Microsoft Office or another DCTXC application experienced a flawed installation
• Your DCTXC can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted DCTXC file can't be opened
• Hardware related to DCTXCs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Office IME Open Extended Dictionary File files