Tips to open HHP file
Can't open the HHP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HHP files as well as a list of programs that support HHP files.
HHP file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft HTML Help Project |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The HHP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HHP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HHP file on each system platform.
What is HHP file?
The HHP file has been categorized as Document Files. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. Microsoft HTML Help Project appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft HTML Help Workshop. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows in case Microsoft HTML Help Workshop cannot be used.
How to open HHP file?
The main problem with Microsoft HTML Help Project is that the HHP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HHP, 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 HHP 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 Microsoft HTML Help Workshop
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft HTML Help Workshop application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft HTML Help Workshop into the system search engine. 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 HHP.
Programs to open HHP file
Remember to download programs supporting HHP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft HTML Help Workshop with HHP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HHP file still does not use the Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HHP file with the Microsoft HTML Help Workshop program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft HTML Help Workshop to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft HTML Help Workshop with Microsoft HTML Help Project 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HHP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The HHP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HHP file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 HHP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HHP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HHP 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HHP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HHP 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move HHP to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HHP file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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