Tips to open HHI file
Can't open the HHI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HHI files as well as a list of programs that support HHI files.
HHI file extension
| File Name |
The Sims 4 Game Data Format |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The HHI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HHI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HHI file on each system platform.
What is HHI file?
The file with the extension HHI is the Game Files file type. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. The Sims 4 Game Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is The Sims 4. This was created by Electronic Arts, Inc..
How to open HHI file?
The main problem with The Sims 4 Game Data Format is that the HHI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HHI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HHI 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 The Sims 4
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that The Sims 4 is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name The Sims 4 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 HHI files.
Programs to open HHI file
Remember to download programs supporting HHI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Sims 4 with HHI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HHI file still does not use the The Sims 4 program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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 HHI file with the The Sims 4 application.
Step 3. Update The Sims 4 to the latest version
If, despite the association of the The Sims 4 program with the The Sims 4 Game Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Electronic Arts, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HHI 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. Usually this applies to HHI 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HHI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected HHI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HHI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HHI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HHI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the HHI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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