Tips to open WHD file

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

WHD file extension

File Name Hitman Game Archive
File Developer Eidos Interactive Ltd.
File Category Game Files

The WHD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WHD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WHD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is WHD file?

The file with the extension WHD is the Game Files file type. It was designed by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Hitman Game Archive is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Game Extractor to handle this file. This is a program created by Watto Studios. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts programs will also handle the file when the Game Extractor program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WHD file?

The most common problem when using Hitman Game Archive is that a specific WHD is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WHD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WHD 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 Game Extractor

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Game Extractor is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Game Extractor in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WHD files.

Step 2. Create association of Game Extractor with WHD files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WHD file to open in the Game Extractor 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 WHD file with the Game Extractor program.

Step 3. Update Game Extractor to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Game Extractor program, it is possible that Hitman Game Archive 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 Watto Studios page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WHD 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WHD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WHD file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WHD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WHD files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WHD file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Eidos Interactive Ltd. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WHD 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move WHD to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WHD file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.