Tips to open HPF file

Can't open the HPF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HPF files as well as a list of programs that support HPF files.

HPF file extension

File Name High Performance Fortran Format
File Category Developer Files

The HPF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HPF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HPF file on each system platform.

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What is HPF file?

The HPF file has been categorized as Developer Files. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. High Performance Fortran Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Linux systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Fortran to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Text editor programs will also handle the file when the Fortran program does not fulfill its role.

How to open HPF file?

An often recurring problem with High Performance Fortran Format is that HPF is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that HPF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HPF 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 Fortran

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Fortran is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Fortran 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 HPF files.

Programs to open HPF file

Remember to download programs supporting HPF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Fortran with HPF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HPF file still does not use the Fortran program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HPF file with the Fortran program.

Step 3. Update Fortran to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Fortran program, it is possible that High Performance Fortran Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HPF file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The HPF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HPF file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HPF or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HPF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HPF 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HPF file corruption. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HPF 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the HPF file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HPF file again. 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.