Tips to open MHC file
Can't open the MHC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MHC files as well as a list of programs that support MHC files.
MHC file extension
| File Name |
MPLAB Harmony Configuration Data Format |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The MHC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MHC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MHC file on each system platform.
What is MHC file?
The MHC file has been categorized as Settings Files. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. MPLAB Harmony Configuration Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 MPLAB Harmony. This was created by Microchip Technology Inc..
How to open MHC file?
The most common problem when using MPLAB Harmony Configuration Data Format is that a specific MHC is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that MHC 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 MHC 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 MPLAB Harmony
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that MPLAB Harmony is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MPLAB Harmony in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MHC with MPLAB Harmony. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MHC files.
Programs to open MHC file
Remember to download programs supporting MHC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPLAB Harmony with MHC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MHC file to open in the MPLAB Harmony application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 MHC file with the MPLAB Harmony program.
Step 3. Update MPLAB Harmony to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the MPLAB Harmony program, it is possible that MPLAB Harmony Configuration Data Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microchip Technology Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MHC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The MHC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to MHC 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 operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MHC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MHC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MHC files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MHC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file MHC 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move MHC to a different directory.
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. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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