MKT File Extension

What is MKT file?

Full format name of files that use MKT extension is Visual FoxPro Configuration. Visual FoxPro Configuration specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. MKT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. MKT file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports MKT files is Visual FoxPro. Software named Visual FoxPro was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MKT files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support MKT file extension

The following listing features MKT-compatible programs. MKT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with MKT extension?

Problems with accessing MKT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Visual FoxPro Configuration files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Visual FoxPro

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports MKT files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Visual FoxPro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support MKT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Visual FoxPro installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Visual FoxPro

If you already have Visual FoxPro installed on your systems and MKT files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Visual FoxPro installed, it may not support MKT format. The most recent version of Visual FoxPro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MKT files to Visual FoxPro

If you have the latest version of Visual FoxPro installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage MKT on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the MKT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Visual FoxPro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open MKT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the MKT file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Visual FoxPro and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with MKT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the MKT is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the MKT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the MKT file for viruses or malware

If the MKT is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the MKT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the MKT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the MKT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. When downloading the file with MKT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open MKT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Visual FoxPro Configuration files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MKT files affecting older versions of given software.

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