RCT File Type

Written by:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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RCT File Summary

Most RCT files can be viewed with Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Visual Studio Resource Template format as it's primary file type. Generally, these files are considered Settings Files.

File Extension RCT is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main RCT 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 RCT files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic RCT file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popular
8072
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Revised

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RCT Types


Primary RCT File Association

.RCT
File Name:.rct
Group:Visual Studio Resource Template

An RCT file is a template created by the software development program Visual Studio. It may store bitmaps, cursors, dialogs, HTML, icons, and other resources and saves time when creating new resources (RC files) with similar settings and features.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Settings Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rct

Software Programs That Open The Visual Studio Resource Template:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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RCT File Popularity


Top Mobile Device Brands

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


Sources of RCT Problems


Issues Opening RCT Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Isn't There

When you double-click your RCT file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your RCT with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another RCT 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

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your Visual Studio Resource Template file. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. Most of the time your Visual Studio Resource Template file was created by a newer Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed.


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


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening RCT files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other RCT File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you can still experience difficulties opening RCTs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading RCT files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for RCT are wrong
  • Corruption of the RCT file description inside the Registry
  • Microsoft Visual Studio or another RCT application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your RCT can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The RCT is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to RCTs has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Visual Studio Resource Template file

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