Tips to open HELP file
Can't open the HELP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HELP files as well as a list of programs that support HELP files.
HELP file extension
| File Name |
Mac OS X Help Book |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
System Files |
The HELP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HELP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HELP file on each system platform.
What is HELP file?
The file with the extension HELP is the System Files file type. The author of this format is Apple. In addition to this file, the System Files category includes 323 related files. Mac OS X Help Book appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Unix will apply when it is not possible to use Apple Help Viewer.
How to open HELP file?
The main problem with Mac OS X Help Book is that the HELP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HELP, 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 HELP 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 Apple Help Viewer
In this case, you should first verify that the Apple Help Viewer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apple Help Viewer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support HELP files.
Programs to open HELP file
Remember to download programs supporting HELP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apple Help Viewer with HELP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HELP file still does not use the Apple Help Viewer program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HELP file with the Apple Help Viewer program.
Step 3. Update Apple Help Viewer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Apple Help Viewer program, it is possible that Mac OS X Help Book requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HELP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HELP file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HELP file. Sometimes virus-infected HELP 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 HELP 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HELP file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HELP except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 HELP to a different directory.
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. However, some background programs may block the HELP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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