Tips to open HM~ file
Can't open the HM~ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HM~ files as well as a list of programs that support HM~ files.
HM~ file extension
| File Name |
Help&Manual Help Project Backup |
| File Developer |
EC Software GmbH |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The HM~ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HM~ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HM~ file on each system platform.
What is HM~ file?
The file with the extension HM~ is the Archive Files file type. The author of this format is EC Software GmbH. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Help&Manual Help Project Backup is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Help & Manual. This was created by EC Software GmbH.
How to open HM~ file?
The most common problem when using Help&Manual Help Project Backup is that a specific HM~ is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that HM~ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HM~ 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 Help & Manual
The first step is to check if the computer has the Help & Manual program installed. This can be achieved by typing Help & Manual into the operating 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 HM~ files.
Programs to open HM~ file
Remember to download programs supporting HM~ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Help & Manual with HM~ files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HM~ file to open in the Help & Manual application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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 Help & Manual application as the default for handling the HM~ file.
Step 3. Update Help & Manual to the latest version
If, however, after binding Help & Manual with Help&Manual Help Project Backup there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the EC Software GmbH page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HM~ file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the HM~ file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HM~ or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected HM~ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HM~ files changes over time. 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 ability to automatically repair HM~ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use EC Software GmbH help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HM~ 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the HM~ file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HM~ to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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