Tips to open HMSD file
Can't open the HMSD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HMSD files as well as a list of programs that support HMSD files.
HMSD file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Dictionary |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HMSD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HMSD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HMSD file on each system platform.
What is HMSD file?
The file in the HMSD format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Microsoft Dictionary 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 Microsoft Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows in case Microsoft Office cannot be used.
How to open HMSD file?
The main problem with Microsoft Dictionary is that the HMSD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HMSD, 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 HMSD 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 Office
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Office application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Office in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HMSD with Microsoft Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support HMSD files.
Programs to open HMSD file
Remember to download programs supporting HMSD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with HMSD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HMSD file still does not use the Microsoft Office program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Office application as the default for handling the HMSD file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Office program with the Microsoft Dictionary 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 HMSD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 HMSD file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HMSD file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HMSD files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HMSD 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HMSD files. 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 HMSD files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HMSD 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HMSD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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