Tips to open HCS file
Can't open the HCS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCS files as well as a list of programs that support HCS files.
HCS file extension
| File Name |
NHP ESubmission Builder Submission Package |
| File Developer |
Health Canada |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HCS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCS file on each system platform.
What is HCS file?
The file in the HCS format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Health Canada. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. NHP ESubmission Builder Submission Package is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is NHP eSubmission Builder. This was created by Health Canada.
How to open HCS file?
The main problem with NHP ESubmission Builder Submission Package is that the HCS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HCS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HCS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install NHP eSubmission Builder
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NHP eSubmission Builder is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NHP eSubmission Builder into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HCS with NHP eSubmission Builder. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HCS files.
Programs to open HCS file
Remember to download programs supporting HCS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NHP eSubmission Builder with HCS files
If, despite the installed application, the HCS file does not start in the NHP eSubmission Builder application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HCS file with the NHP eSubmission Builder application.
Step 3. Update NHP eSubmission Builder to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the NHP eSubmission Builder program, it is possible that NHP ESubmission Builder Submission Package requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Health Canada page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HCS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The HCS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to HCS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HCS file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HCS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of HCS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HCS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Health Canada help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HCS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move HCS to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HCS to close. However, some background programs may block the HCS file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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