CTV File Extension

What is CTV file?

Full format name of files that use CTV extension is Citavi Project. Citavi Project specification was created by Swiss Academic Software. CTV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CTV file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing CTV files is Citavi. Citavi software was developed by Swiss Academic Software, and on its official website you may find more information about CTV files or the Citavi software program.

Programs which support CTV file extension

Programs that can handle CTV files are as follows. Files with CTV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CTV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CTV files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with CTV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CTV files.

Step 1. Download and install Citavi

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CTV files is that no program that can handle CTV files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Citavi. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Citavi installed is by going to developer’s website (Swiss Academic Software) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Citavi to the latest version

If the problems with opening CTV files still occur even after installing Citavi, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Citavi is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Citavi installed, it may not support CTV format. The most recent version of Citavi is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Citavi to CTV files

If you have the latest version of Citavi installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CTV on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CTV file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Citavi is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CTV files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CTV extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CTV extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the CTV is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CTV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the CTV in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CTV file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. CTV file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CTV extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the CTV file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CTV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Citavi Project file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Citavi

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CTV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Citavi Project file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CTV files.

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