Tips to open HAZ file
Can't open the HAZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HAZ files as well as a list of programs that support HAZ files.
HAZ file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Flight Texture |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Studios |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The HAZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HAZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HAZ file on each system platform.
What is HAZ file?
The file with the extension HAZ is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Studios. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Microsoft Flight Texture 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator X application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Studios.
How to open HAZ file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Flight Texture is that HAZ is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HAZ 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 HAZ 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator X
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Flight Simulator X program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Flight Simulator X in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HAZ files.
Programs to open HAZ file
Remember to download programs supporting HAZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Flight Simulator X with HAZ files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HAZ file to open in the Microsoft Flight Simulator X application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HAZ file with the Microsoft Flight Simulator X application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Flight Simulator X to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Flight Simulator X program, it is possible that Microsoft Flight Texture requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Studios website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HAZ 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 HAZ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HAZ file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HAZ file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HAZ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of HAZ 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HAZ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Studios, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HAZ 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HAZ file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
