Tips to open SHS file
Can't open the SHS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SHS files as well as a list of programs that support SHS files.
SHS file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Scrap Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SHS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SHS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SHS file on each system platform.
What is SHS file?
The .SHS file is a clipping of the document. This technology was used in older Windows systems. However, it was dropped in Windows Vista. The essence of this action was the ability to paste or drag a fragment of the document to the desktop. This content could then be pasted into another document. However, it was impossible to read it directly. Be careful when working with .SHS files as there are known cases of attacks and spreading viruses via them.
How to open SHS file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Scrap Format is that SHS is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SHS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SHS 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 Word
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Word is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Word in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SHS with Microsoft Word. Below is a list of programs that support the file SHS.
Programs to open SHS file
Remember to download programs supporting SHS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with SHS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SHS file still does not use the Microsoft Word program, it means no association. 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 SHS file with the Microsoft Word program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Word with Microsoft Scrap Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 SHS 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SHS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SHS file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SHS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SHS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SHS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SHS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the SHS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SHS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SHS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SHS file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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