Tips to open HPFS file

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

HPFS file extension

File Name OS/2 High Performance Format System
File Developer IBM
File Category System Files

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

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What is HPFS file?

The HPFS file has been categorized as System Files. The author of this format is IBM. In addition to this file, the System Files category includes 323 related files. OS/2 High Performance Format System appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on .

How to open HPFS file?

The main problem with OS/2 High Performance Format System is that the HPFS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HPFS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HPFS 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 OS/2

In this case, you should first verify that the OS/2 application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OS/2 in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HPFS with OS/2. Below you will find a list of applications that support HPFS files.

Programs to open HPFS file

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

Step 2. Create association of OS/2 with HPFS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HPFS file still does not use the OS/2 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HPFS file with the OS/2 application.

Step 3. Update OS/2 to the latest version

If, despite the association of the OS/2 program with the OS/2 High Performance Format System file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HPFS 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HPFS file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HPFS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HPFS 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HPFS files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HPFS 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the HPFS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HPFS 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.