Tips to open IHC file
Can't open the IHC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IHC files as well as a list of programs that support IHC files.
IHC file extension
| File Name |
Proficy Historian |
| File Developer |
General Electric Company |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The IHC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IHC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IHC file on each system platform.
What is IHC file?
The IHC file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by General Electric Company. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Proficy Historian is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Proficy Historian. This was created by General Electric Company.
How to open IHC file?
The most common problem when using Proficy Historian is that a specific IHC is not associated with the program. This causes the file IHC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the IHC 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 Proficy Historian
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Proficy Historian is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Proficy Historian in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file IHC with Proficy Historian. Below you will find a list of applications that support IHC files.
Programs to open IHC file
Remember to download programs supporting IHC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Proficy Historian with IHC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the IHC file to open in the Proficy Historian application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the IHC file with the Proficy Historian program.
Step 3. Update Proficy Historian to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Proficy Historian program, it is possible that Proficy Historian requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the General Electric Company page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IHC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The IHC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the IHC file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 IHC file. Sometimes virus-infected IHC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of IHC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair IHC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact General Electric Company
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file IHC 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move IHC to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the IHC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the IHC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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