Tips to open HLOG file
Can't open the HLOG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HLOG files as well as a list of programs that support HLOG files.
HLOG file extension
| File Name |
VMware Workstation Log |
| File Developer |
VMware, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HLOG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HLOG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HLOG file on each system platform.
What is HLOG file?
The HLOG file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is VMware, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. VMware Workstation Log 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 VMware Workstation to handle this file. This is a program created by VMware, Inc..
How to open HLOG file?
The most common problem when using VMware Workstation Log is that a specific HLOG is not associated with the program. This causes the file HLOG 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 HLOG 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 VMware Workstation
The first step is to check if the computer has the VMware Workstation program installed. To do this, enter the name VMware Workstation into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support HLOG files.
Programs to open HLOG file
Remember to download programs supporting HLOG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with HLOG files
If, despite the installed application, the HLOG file does not start in the VMware Workstation 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the HLOG file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware Workstation Log 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 VMware, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HLOG 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HLOG 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HLOG file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HLOG 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 HLOG files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 option of recovering data from damaged HLOG files. You can restore the file from a backup or use VMware, Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file HLOG except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. It is best to move HLOG to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HLOG file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HLOG file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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