Tips to open MQH file
Can't open the MQH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MQH files as well as a list of programs that support MQH files.
MQH file extension
| File Name |
MetaTrader Trading Terminal |
| File Developer |
MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The MQH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MQH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MQH file on each system platform.
What is MQH file?
The file with the extension MQH is the Misc Files file type. It was designed by MetaQuotes Software Corp.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. MetaTrader Trading Terminal 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 MetaEditor. This was created by MetaQuotes Software Corp.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. MetaTrader Trading Terminal will apply when it is not possible to use MetaEditor.
How to open MQH file?
The most common problem when using MetaTrader Trading Terminal is that a specific MQH is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MQH, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MQH 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 MetaEditor
The first step is to check if the computer has the MetaEditor program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MetaEditor in it. 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 MQH files.
Programs to open MQH file
Remember to download programs supporting MQH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MetaEditor with MQH files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MQH file to open in the MetaEditor 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. 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the MetaEditor application as the default for handling the MQH file.
Step 3. Update MetaEditor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MetaEditor program with the MetaTrader Trading Terminal 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 MetaQuotes Software Corp. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MQH file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the MQH file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MQH file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MQH files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of MQH file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MQH file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting MetaQuotes Software Corp., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MQH files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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 MQH file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the MQH file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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