Tips to open HIR file
Can't open the HIR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIR files as well as a list of programs that support HIR files.
HIR file extension
| File Name |
Hires C64 Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The HIR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIR file on each system platform.
What is HIR file?
The file with the extension HIR is the Graphic Files file type. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Hires C64 Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open HIR file?
The main problem with Hires C64 Image Format is that the HIR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that HIR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HIR 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HIR files.
Programs to open HIR file
Remember to download programs supporting HIR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with HIR files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HIR file to open in the XnView 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the HIR file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Hires C64 Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The HIR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HIR file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HIR or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected HIR 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 HIR files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HIR file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HIR 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 HIR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HIR to close. However, some background programs may block the HIR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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