Tips to open HXS file

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

HXS file extension

File Name Help 2 Compiled Help Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Web Files

The HXS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HXS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HXS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is HXS file?

The file with the extension HXS is the Web Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Help 2 Compiled Help Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Help, Help Explorer Viewer, Microsoft Visual Studio in case Web browser cannot be used.

How to open HXS file?

An often recurring problem with Help 2 Compiled Help Format is that HXS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that HXS 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 HXS 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 Web browser

The first step is to check if the computer has the Web browser program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Web browser in it. 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 HXS.

Step 2. Create association of Web browser with HXS files

If, despite the installed application, the HXS file does not start in the Web browser application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HXS file with the Web browser application.

Step 3. Update Web browser to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Web browser program, it is possible that Help 2 Compiled Help Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The HXS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HXS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HXS file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HXS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HXS files changes over time. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HXS file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HXS 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the HXS file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 HXS file again. 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.