What's the FOT File?

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FOT File Summary

The FOT File Extension has one primary file type, Font Resource File format, and can be opened with Microsoft Windows released by Microsoft Corporation. The FOT File Extension are listed predominantly as Font Files.

File Extension FOT is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for FOT files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening FOT files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popular
6410
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Edited

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Sorts of FOT Files


Chief FOT Description

.FOT
Extension:.fot
Classification:Font Resource File

A font file associated with Windows and applications which support TrueType fonts. It stores font information and is used for installing and configuring an associated TrueType font. It is usually used by application installers during fonts installations.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Font Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fot

Software Programs That Open The Font Resource File:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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FOT File Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening FOT Files


Issues Opening FOT Files

Microsoft Windows is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your FOT file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open FOT Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Windows installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your FOT with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your FOT file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Microsoft Windows is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Font Resource File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Windows if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your FOT file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening FOT files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed.


Other Causes of FOT File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening FOT files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening FOT files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • FOT file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the FOT file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows or other FOT-related program
  • Your FOT can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • FOT file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with FOT has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Font Resource File file

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