I cannot open a YDT file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with YDT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening YDT will be resolved!

YDT File Extension

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  • File type Yu-Gi-Oh! Power Of Chaos Data Format
  • File developer Konami
  • File category Game Files
  • File popularity rating
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How to open YDT file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with YDT extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports YDT files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open YDT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support YDT files

Step 2. Verify whether YDT files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports YDT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with YDT files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support YDT files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open YDT files with the selected program.

Changing YDT file association in registry

File association for YDT files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check YDT file for other errors

  • YDT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening YDT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected YDT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For YDT files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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