Tips to open HXI file

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

HXI file extension

File Name Microsoft Help Compiled Storage
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category System Files

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

Operating systems
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What is HXI file?

The file with the extension HXI is the System Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. Microsoft Help Compiled Storage appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the HXI file. The Microsoft Visual Studio programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Office program does not fulfill its role.

How to open HXI file?

An often recurring problem with Microsoft Help Compiled Storage is that HXI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that HXI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HXI 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 Microsoft Office

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

Programs to open HXI file

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

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with HXI files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HXI file still does not use the Microsoft Office program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 Microsoft Office application as the default for handling the HXI file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Office program with the Microsoft Help Compiled Storage file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The HXI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to HXI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HXI file. Sometimes virus-infected HXI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HXI file. 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 HXI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HXI 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HXI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HXI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HXI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.