Tips to open HOG file
Can't open the HOG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HOG files as well as a list of programs that support HOG files.
HOG file extension
| File Name |
Descent Mission Format |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The HOG file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HOG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HOG file on each system platform.
What is HOG file?
The file with the extension HOG is the Game Files file type. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Descent Mission Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Descent. This was created by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open HOG file?
The main problem with Descent Mission Format is that the HOG file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HOG, 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 HOG 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 Descent
The first step is to check if the computer has the Descent program installed. This can be achieved by typing Descent into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HOG files.
Programs to open HOG file
Remember to download programs supporting HOG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Descent with HOG files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HOG file to open in the Descent application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Descent application as the default for handling the HOG file.
Step 3. Update Descent to the latest version
If, however, after binding Descent with Descent Mission Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Interplay Entertainment Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HOG 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HOG 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HOG or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HOG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HOG 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HOG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HOG 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 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. It is best to move HOG to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HOG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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