Tips to open SHTML file

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

SHTML file extension

File Name Server Side Include HTML Format
File Category Web Files

The SHTML file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SHTML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SHTML file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SHTML file?

The SHTML file has been categorized as Web Files. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Server Side Include HTML Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe Dreamweaver to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 12 other programs. Text editor, Web browser, PSPad, Adobe ExtendScript will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Dreamweaver.

How to open SHTML file?

The main problem with Server Side Include HTML Format is that the SHTML file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SHTML to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SHTML 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 Adobe Dreamweaver

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Dreamweaver is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Dreamweaver into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file SHTML.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Dreamweaver with SHTML files

If, despite the installed application, the SHTML file does not start in the Adobe Dreamweaver 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 select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SHTML file with the Adobe Dreamweaver application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Dreamweaver to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe Dreamweaver program with the Server Side Include HTML Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SHTML 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 SHTML file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SHTML 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SHTML or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SHTML file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SHTML file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SHTML file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SHTML 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SHTML file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SHTML 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.