Tips to open HGB file
Can't open the HGB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HGB files as well as a list of programs that support HGB files.
HGB file extension
The HGB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HGB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HGB file on each system platform.
What is HGB file?
The file with the extension HGB is the Raster Image Files file type. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Amstrad CPC Bitmap Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is RECOIL. This was created by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga.
How to open HGB file?
An often recurring problem with Amstrad CPC Bitmap Format is that HGB is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HGB 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 HGB 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 RECOIL
In this case, you should first verify that the RECOIL application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing RECOIL into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HGB with RECOIL. Below is a list of programs that support the file HGB.
Programs to open HGB file
Remember to download programs supporting HGB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RECOIL with HGB files
If, despite the installed application, the HGB file does not start in the RECOIL application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HGB file with the RECOIL program.
Step 3. Update RECOIL to the latest version
If, however, after binding RECOIL with Amstrad CPC Bitmap Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HGB 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 HGB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HGB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HGB 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 HGB 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HGB files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HGB 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move HGB to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HGB to close. 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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