TT Troubleshooting
Troubles Opening TT Files
Missing Microsoft Visual Studio
You attempt to load your TT file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The TT File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your TT because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens TT files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update
It is possible that your version of Microsoft Visual Studio isn't able to open your Visual Studio Text Template file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Visual Studio Text Template file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Investigate your TT file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Visual Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening TT files.
Other TT File Opening Causes
Assuming you have the right Microsoft Visual Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening TT files. Other TT opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- TT file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Corruption of the TT file description inside the Registry
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other TT-related program
- File corruption affecting your TT file
- Your TT has adversely impacted by malware
- Device drivers for TT-related hardware are out-of-date
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Visual Studio Text Template files
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