Tips to open HP_ file
Can't open the HP_ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HP_ files as well as a list of programs that support HP_ files.
HP_ file extension
The HP_ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HP_ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HP_ file on each system platform.
What is HP_ file?
The file with the extension HP_ is the Compressed Files file type. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Compressed WinHelp Data Format 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 Microsoft Windows Help to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open HP_ file?
An often recurring problem with Compressed WinHelp Data Format is that HP_ is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HP_, 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 HP_ 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 Windows Help
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows Help program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows Help in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support HP_ files.
Programs to open HP_ file
Remember to download programs supporting HP_ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Help with HP_ files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HP_ file still does not use the Microsoft Windows Help program, it means no 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HP_ file with the Microsoft Windows Help application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Help to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows Help with Compressed WinHelp Data Format 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HP_ 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the HP_ file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HP_ file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HP_ 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 HP_ file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HP_ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HP_ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move HP_ to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the HP_ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HP_ 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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