Tips to open HIV file

Can't open the HIV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIV files as well as a list of programs that support HIV files.

HIV file extension

File Name Windows Registry Hive Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

The HIV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is HIV file?

The file in the HIV format belongs to the System Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the System Files category includes 323 related files. Windows Registry Hive Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 in case Microsoft Reg cannot be used.

How to open HIV file?

The most common problem when using Windows Registry Hive Format is that a specific HIV is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that HIV 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 HIV 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 Reg

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Reg is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Reg into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HIV with Microsoft Reg. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HIV files.

Programs to open HIV file

Remember to download programs supporting HIV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Reg with HIV files

If, despite the installed application, the HIV file does not start in the Microsoft Reg application, you must create a file 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Reg application as the default for handling the HIV file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Reg to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Reg program, it is possible that Windows Registry Hive Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIV file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HIV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HIV file. Sometimes virus-infected HIV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HIV 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 HIV file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HIV 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HIV file to another location.
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. 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.