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How to open VAULT files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open VAULT file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VAULT files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. VAULT File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) VAULT file?
  3. 3. How to open VAULT file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports VAULT files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open VAULT files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with VAULT files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to VAULT files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

VAULT File Extension

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  • File type Fontcase Vault Format
  • File developer Bohemian Coding
  • File category Data Files
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What is a(n) VAULT file?

Data files with the .VAULT extension could only be found on Apple computers using the Fontcase program that was discontinued in 2013. The file has information about the fonts used by the user in Mac OS X, remembering, among others, a list of imported fonts, shared fonts, system fonts and the status of the activation or deactivation of the font. It could be extended with font ratings and other metadata.

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How to open VAULT file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .VAULT files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports VAULT files

In order to open VAULT file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with VAULT extension.

Programs that can open VAULT files

MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, VAULT files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on VAULT files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to VAULT files.

Step 2. Associate given software with VAULT files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VAULT files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VAULT files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open VAULT files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open VAULT files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the VAULT file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with VAULT extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the VAULT file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VAULT file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on VAULT files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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