Tips to open HPK file

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

HPK file extension

File Name Tropico Game Archive
File Developer PopTop Software
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
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What is HPK file?

The HPK file has been categorized as Game Files. The author of this format is PopTop Software. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Tropico Game Archive is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. HPK Archiver, HPK Extractor, Tropico 3, Tropico 4 will apply when it is not possible to use Tropico.

How to open HPK file?

The most common problem when using Tropico Game Archive is that a specific HPK is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HPK, 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 HPK 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 Tropico

In this case, you should first verify that the Tropico application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Tropico in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HPK files.

Step 2. Create association of Tropico with HPK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HPK file still does not use the Tropico program, it means no association. 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. 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 HPK file with the Tropico application.

Step 3. Update Tropico to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Tropico program, it is possible that Tropico Game Archive requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HPK 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 HPK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HPK file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 HPK file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HPK 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 HPK 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.
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 HPK file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HPK files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. It is best to move HPK to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HPK to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.