Tips to open HIC file
Can't open the HIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIC files as well as a list of programs that support HIC files.
HIC file extension
| File Name |
HicEst Script |
| File Developer |
HicEst Instant Prototype Computing |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The HIC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIC file on each system platform.
What is HIC file?
The HIC file has been categorized as Developer Files. It was designed by HicEst Instant Prototype Computing. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. HicEst Script appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use HicEst to handle this file. This is a program created by HicEst Instant Prototype Computing.
How to open HIC file?
The main problem with HicEst Script is that the HIC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HIC 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 HIC 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 HicEst
The first step is to check if the computer has the HicEst program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name HicEst in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HIC with HicEst. Below you will find a list of applications that support HIC files.
Programs to open HIC file
Remember to download programs supporting HIC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HicEst with HIC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HIC file to open in the HicEst application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HIC file with the HicEst application.
Step 3. Update HicEst to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the HicEst program, it is possible that HicEst Script requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the HicEst Instant Prototype Computing page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HIC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HIC file. However, remember that not every infected HIC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HIC files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 HIC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact HicEst Instant Prototype Computing
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HIC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the HIC file to another location will fix the problem.
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. 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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