Tips to open HWP file
Can't open the HWP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HWP files as well as a list of programs that support HWP files.
HWP file extension
| File Name |
Hanword Document |
| File Developer |
Hancom |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The HWP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HWP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HWP file on each system platform.
What is HWP file?
The file with the extension HWP is the Text Files file type. The author of this format is Hancom. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Hanword Document is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use NeoOffice to handle this file. This is a program created by Planamesa Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Hancom Office will apply when it is not possible to use NeoOffice.
How to open HWP file?
An often recurring problem with Hanword Document is that HWP is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that HWP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HWP 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 NeoOffice
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NeoOffice is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NeoOffice 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HWP files.
Programs to open HWP file
Remember to download programs supporting HWP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NeoOffice with HWP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HWP file to open in the NeoOffice 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HWP file with the NeoOffice program.
Step 3. Update NeoOffice to the latest version
If, despite the association of the NeoOffice program with the Hanword Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Planamesa Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HWP 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the HWP file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HWP file. Sometimes virus-infected HWP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HWP file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 HWP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Hancom
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file HWP 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HWP file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the HWP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HWP file again. 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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