Tips to open HDML file
Can't open the HDML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HDML files as well as a list of programs that support HDML files.
HDML file extension
| File Name |
Handheld Device Markup Language Format |
| File Developer |
Openwave |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The HDML file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HDML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HDML file on each system platform.
What is HDML file?
The file in the HDML format belongs to the Web Files category. The creator of this file is Openwave. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Handheld Device Markup Language Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the HDML file.
How to open HDML file?
The most common problem when using Handheld Device Markup Language Format is that a specific HDML is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HDML, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HDML 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 Text editor
In this case, you should first verify that the Text editor application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Text editor in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file HDML.
Programs to open HDML file
Remember to download programs supporting HDML files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Text editor with HDML files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HDML file to open in the Text editor application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 HDML file with the Text editor application.
Step 3. Update Text editor to the latest version
If, however, after binding Text editor with Handheld Device Markup Language Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HDML file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HDML file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HDML file. Sometimes virus-infected HDML 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 HDML files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HDML files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HDML 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. Copying the HDML file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HDML file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the HDML file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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