Tips to open HSN file

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

HSN file extension

File Name HostScan Hosts Data Format
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is HSN file?

The file with the extension HSN is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. HostScan Hosts Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is HostScan. This was created by SmatySoft Studio.

How to open HSN file?

The main problem with HostScan Hosts Data Format is that the HSN file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HSN, 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 HSN 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 HostScan

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that HostScan is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing HostScan into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file HSN.

Programs to open HSN file

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

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Step 2. Create association of HostScan with HSN files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HSN file to open in the HostScan application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the HostScan application as the default for handling the HSN file.

Step 3. Update HostScan to the latest version

If, despite the association of the HostScan program with the HostScan Hosts Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the SmatySoft Studio website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HSN 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HSN file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 HSN file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected HSN files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HSN 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 ability to automatically repair HSN file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HSN 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.
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 HSN to a different directory.
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 HSN file again. However, some background programs may block the HSN file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.