Tips to open HTM file
Can't open the HTM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HTM files as well as a list of programs that support HTM files.
HTM file extension
| File Name |
Hypertext Markup Language Format |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The HTM file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HTM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HTM file on each system platform.
What is HTM file?
A .HTM file is a web page written in HTML. It is more commonly known as a .HTML file. The abbreviated extension is the result of applying the naming convention 8.3. Some web development applications use .HTM instead of .HTML by default. With the help of HTML you can create a simple website. Ultimately, the pages also use HTML, but it is often supplemented with other technologies, such as CSS, ASP.NET, PHP or Javascript. The HTML code can be displayed in the browser using the show source option.
How to open HTM file?
The main problem with Hypertext Markup Language Format is that the HTM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HTM, 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 HTM 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 Safari
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Safari is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Safari into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file HTM.
Programs to open HTM file
Remember to download programs supporting HTM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Safari with HTM files
If, despite the installed application, the HTM file does not start in the Safari application, you must create a file 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Safari application as the default for handling the HTM file.
Step 3. Update Safari to the latest version
If, however, after binding Safari with Hypertext Markup Language Format 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 Apple, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HTM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The HTM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to HTM 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 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HTM file. However, remember that not every infected HTM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of HTM 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HTM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HTM 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the HTM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the HTM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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