Tips to open WHLP file
Can't open the WHLP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WHLP files as well as a list of programs that support WHLP files.
WHLP file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Word For Mac Help |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The WHLP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WHLP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WHLP file on each system platform.
What is WHLP file?
The file in the WHLP format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Microsoft Word For Mac Help appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Word application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WHLP file?
The main problem with Microsoft Word For Mac Help is that the WHLP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WHLP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WHLP 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. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WHLP with Microsoft Word. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WHLP files.
Programs to open WHLP file
Remember to download programs supporting WHLP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with WHLP files
If, despite the installed application, the WHLP file does not start in the Microsoft Word 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WHLP file with the Microsoft Word application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Word program with the Microsoft Word For Mac Help 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WHLP 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WHLP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WHLP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WHLP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WHLP 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WHLP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WHLP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 WHLP file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WHLP file again. 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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