Downloading and Repairing Default.cty

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Default.cty, also known as a SimCity City file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (not specified). CTY files fall under under the Game (SimCity City) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for Default.cty was on 10/02/1997 inside Microsoft Age of Empires 1. The latest file update released for Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (not specified) was on 10/16/1998 [file version (not specified)].

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, CTY file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of Default.cty.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Default.cty
File Extension: CTY file extension
File Type: Game
Description: SimCity City
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (not specified)
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 11000
Oldest File Date: 11/06/2019
Latest File Date: 11/06/2019


What are Default.cty Error Messages?


General Default.cty Runtime Errors

Default.cty file errors often occur during the startup phase of Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CTY errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome is running. Here are some of the most common Default.cty runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires Expansion Trial\data2\Default.cty

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most CTY errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your Default.cty file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Default.cty file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome, system crash while loading or saving Default.cty, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Default.cty Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Default.cty issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Default.cty error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome software.

You can uninstall Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome (not specified)

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Default.cty error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Default.cty error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Default.cty File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Default.cty file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Default.cty files for every applicable version of Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Default.cty Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires Expansion Trial\data2\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires\data\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Default.cty problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download Default.cty Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Default.cty to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome CTY files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Default.cty and all other CTY files for Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome. An incorrectly installed CTY file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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