Tips to open H12 file
Can't open the H12 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open H12 files as well as a list of programs that support H12 files.
H12 file extension
| File Name |
At Home Canada 2012 Tax Return |
| File Developer |
H&R Block Canada |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The H12 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the H12 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the H12 file on each system platform.
What is H12 file?
The file with the extension H12 is the Data Files file type. It was designed by H&R Block Canada. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. At Home Canada 2012 Tax Return appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Web, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is TurboTax. This was created by Intuit Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use At Home in case TurboTax cannot be used.
How to open H12 file?
The most common problem when using At Home Canada 2012 Tax Return is that a specific H12 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open H12, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the H12 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 TurboTax
In this case, you should first verify that the TurboTax application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name TurboTax into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open H12 files.
Programs to open H12 file
Remember to download programs supporting H12 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboTax with H12 files
If, despite the installed application, the H12 file does not start in the TurboTax application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the H12 file with the TurboTax program.
Step 3. Update TurboTax to the latest version
If, despite the association of the TurboTax program with the At Home Canada 2012 Tax Return file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Intuit Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the H12 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to H12 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the H12 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected H12 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the H12 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular H12 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact H&R Block Canada
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted H12 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move H12 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the H12 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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