Tips to open HME file
Can't open the HME file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HME files as well as a list of programs that support HME files.
HME file extension
| File Name |
Smartphone Theme Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The HME file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HME files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HME file on each system platform.
What is HME file?
The file in the HME format belongs to the Settings Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Smartphone Theme Format 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. It is recommended to use ActiveSync to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Theme Generator in case ActiveSync cannot be used.
How to open HME file?
An often recurring problem with Smartphone Theme Format is that HME is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HME, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HME 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 ActiveSync
In this case, you should first verify that the ActiveSync application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ActiveSync in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HME with ActiveSync. Below is a list of programs that support the file HME.
Programs to open HME file
Remember to download programs supporting HME files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveSync with HME files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HME file still does not use the ActiveSync program, it means no association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 HME file with the ActiveSync program.
Step 3. Update ActiveSync to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ActiveSync program with the Smartphone Theme Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HME file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HME file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 HME file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HME files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of HME file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HME files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HME 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HME file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 HME to close. 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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