Troubleshooting Problems Opening MNT Files
Issues Opening MNT Files
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Isn't There
When trying to open your MNT file, you get the error "Can't Open MNT File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual FoxPro is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your MNT with Microsoft Visual FoxPro, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MNT file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Incorrect Microsoft Visual FoxPro Version
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a FoxPro Menu Memo file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your FoxPro Menu Memo file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro than you have on your PC.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the MNT file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Visual FoxPro version on your computer can cause problems opening MNT files.
More Causes of Problems Opening MNTs
Even with the correct version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro installed, you can still experience difficulties opening MNTs. If you are still having problems opening MNT files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for MNT
- The MNT file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual FoxPro or other MNT-related program
- Something has caused file corruption of your MNT
- Past or present virus infection has affected your MNT
- MNT-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open FoxPro Menu Memo files
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