CTY Files: What to Do If You Don't Have Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, or Fog Creek CityDesk Template Software

Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, and Fog Creek CityDesk Template are typically associated with binary CTY files, so you might be mistaken for thinking that these programs are the only way to open a file with the CTY extension.

Either way, if you're stuck with CTY files you absolutely have to open, keep on reading. We'll show you how to open it, even if you don't have Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, or Fog Creek CityDesk Template software installed on your system.

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Opening CTY Files without Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, or Fog Creek CityDesk Template Software Installed

Different software packages tend to sometimes share similar file types. Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, and Fog Creek CityDesk Template are some of the popular programs that use the CTY file extension, so you should be able to use any of these three to open your file. You might even be able to find others by doing a quick Google search.

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A word of warning, though. Be sure to scan any free software you download with a malware checker before running it on your computer.

If You Have Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, or Fog Creek CityDesk Template Installed

If one of these software packages are already installed on your PC, but it still won't work to open your CTY file, you might have to check that the file associations are correct. Right-click on the file, select "Open With...", and then select Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo, SimCity City File, or Fog Creek CityDesk Template. That will create an association between the CTY file extension and your chosen software.

Your CTY Might Be Corrupt

Finally, if you're still having issues opening your CTY file, download the file again or ask the sender to resend it. It's possible that your CTY file might be corrupt. As a last resort, contact the software developers to see if they may be of further assistance.

Here's a list of CTY-related software programs and their developers:

Software Developer
Railroad Tycoon 3 Cargo PopTop Software Inc.
SimCity City File Electronic Arts Inc.
Fog Creek CityDesk Template Unknown

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