Tips to open HR file
Can't open the HR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HR files as well as a list of programs that support HR files.
HR file extension
The HR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HR file on each system platform.
What is HR file?
The file in the HR format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The creator of this file is Tandy. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. TRS-80 Image is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the HR file.
How to open HR file?
An often recurring problem with TRS-80 Image is that HR is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HR to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HR 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 XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HR with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file HR.
Programs to open HR file
Remember to download programs supporting HR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with HR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HR file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 HR file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with TRS-80 Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HR file. However, remember that not every infected HR file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HR 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Tandy
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HR 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move HR to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HR file again. However, some background programs may block the HR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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