CNT files store help topics for Windows Help documents. Developers create CNT files using Microsoft Help Workshop. They can also update CNT files to newer HTML Help Workshop format using Microsoft HTML Help Workshop. Do not open unknown CNT files. A known security issue allows these files to exploit a buffer overflow and execute malicious code.
The cnt files contain help topics relevant to a Help document. Microsoft Help Workshop, a program for developing help documentation, may have created them.
There is a known security issue with cnt files allowing stack-based buffer overflow exploits to run malicious code. Do not open unknown cnt files.
Use WinHelp or RoboHelp to work with the *.cnt files. Adobe RoboHelp may export *.cnt files to other formats.
One CNT format is Painter 3D Contour Image file. Another is Windows Help File Contents.
NOTE: Do not open unknown CNT files, since there is a known security issue allowing malicious code execution exploiting a buffer overflow.
Update the application normally used to open .CNT files. Only the latest version supports the current .CNT file format. Scan the .CNT file for viruses with a popular antivirus.
The content of CNT files is stored in HLP files using a binary format, linked by fields.
While other programs may open CNT files, these may have limited capabilities. Consult documentation or contact the developer for additional help.
The CNT file organizes information for storage, created by Help Contents Format software developed by Microsoft for Windows systems.
If a CNT file does not open, install Microsoft HTML Help Workshop. Also, double-click the CNT file to open it if there is an associated program.
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