Tips to open HLK file

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

HLK file extension

File Name Warhammer 40k Dawn Of War 2 Animation
File Developer Relic Entertainment Inc.
File Category Game Files

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

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What is HLK file?

The file in the HLK format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is Relic Entertainment Inc.. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Warhammer 40k Dawn Of War 2 Animation is most often found on 1 operating systems. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2. This was created by Relic Entertainment Inc..

How to open HLK file?

The most common problem when using Warhammer 40k Dawn Of War 2 Animation is that a specific HLK is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HLK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HLK 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2

In this case, you should first verify that the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HLK with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HLK files.

Programs to open HLK file

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

Step 2. Create association of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 with HLK files

If, despite the installed application, the HLK file does not start in the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 HLK file with the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 program.

Step 3. Update Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 program, it is possible that Warhammer 40k Dawn Of War 2 Animation requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Relic Entertainment Inc. website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The HLK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HLK file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 HLK file. Sometimes virus-infected HLK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HLK file. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HLK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Relic Entertainment Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HLK 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. Copying the HLK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HLK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HLK to close. However, some background programs may block the HLK file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.