Tips to open HGM file
Can't open the HGM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HGM files as well as a list of programs that support HGM files.
HGM file extension
| File Name |
Sublime Text Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HGM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HGM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HGM file on each system platform.
What is HGM file?
The file with the extension HGM is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Sublime Text Data Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Sublime Text application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open HGM file?
The main problem with Sublime Text Data Format is that the HGM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HGM 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 HGM 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 Sublime Text
The first step is to check if the computer has the Sublime Text program installed. To do this, enter the name Sublime Text 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 is a list of programs that support the file HGM.
Programs to open HGM file
Remember to download programs supporting HGM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with HGM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HGM file still does not use the Sublime Text program, it means no 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 HGM file with the Sublime Text application.
Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version
If, however, after binding Sublime Text with Sublime Text Data Format 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 Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HGM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the HGM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HGM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HGM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HGM file. 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HGM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HGM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move HGM to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the HGM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HGM file again. However, some background programs may block the HGM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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