Tips to open HCX file
Can't open the HCX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCX files as well as a list of programs that support HCX files.
HCX file extension
| File Name |
ChartXL Chart |
| File Developer |
Harvard Graphics |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The HCX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCX file on each system platform.
What is HCX file?
The file with the extension HCX is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Harvard Graphics. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. ChartXL Chart is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Harvard Graphics ChartXL to handle this file. This is a program created by Harvard Graphics.
How to open HCX file?
An often recurring problem with ChartXL Chart is that HCX is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HCX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HCX 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 Harvard Graphics ChartXL
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Harvard Graphics ChartXL is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Harvard Graphics ChartXL into the operating system search engine. 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 HCX files.
Programs to open HCX file
Remember to download programs supporting HCX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Harvard Graphics ChartXL with HCX files
If, despite the installed application, the HCX file does not start in the Harvard Graphics ChartXL 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Harvard Graphics ChartXL application as the default for handling the HCX file.
Step 3. Update Harvard Graphics ChartXL to the latest version
If, however, after binding Harvard Graphics ChartXL with ChartXL Chart there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Harvard Graphics website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HCX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The HCX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HCX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 HCX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HCX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HCX files changes over time. 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 option of recovering data from damaged HCX files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Harvard Graphics, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HCX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 HCX file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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