Tips to open HTC file

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

HTC file extension

File Name HTML Component Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Web Files

The HTC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HTC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HTC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is HTC file?

The file with the extension HTC is the Web Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Web Files category contains 303 of other files. HTML Component Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is TextMate. This was created by MacroMates Ltd.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. You can use Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Dreamweaver, Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer in case TextMate cannot be used.

How to open HTC file?

The most common problem when using HTML Component Format is that a specific HTC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HTC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HTC 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 TextMate

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextMate is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TextMate in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HTC with TextMate. Below you will find a list of applications that support HTC files.

Step 2. Create association of TextMate with HTC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HTC file to open in the TextMate application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 TextMate application as the default for handling the HTC file.

Step 3. Update TextMate to the latest version

If, however, after binding TextMate with HTML Component Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the MacroMates Ltd. website and install the latest version.

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

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

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HTC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HTC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HTC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of HTC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HTC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HTC 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HTC 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.