Tips to open WHX file

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

WHX file extension

File Name WinHex Backup Data Format
File Category Backup Files

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

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What is WHX file?

The file in the WHX format belongs to the Backup Files category. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. WinHex Backup Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. 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 WinHex. This was created by X-Ways Software Technology AG.

How to open WHX file?

The main problem with WinHex Backup Data Format is that the WHX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WHX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WHX 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 WinHex

In this case, you should first verify that the WinHex application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WinHex into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WHX files.

Programs to open WHX file

Remember to download programs supporting WHX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

WinHex
WinHex
Step 2. Create association of WinHex with WHX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WHX file still does not use the WinHex program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 WHX file with the WinHex application.

Step 3. Update WinHex to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WinHex program with the WinHex Backup Data Format 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 X-Ways Software Technology AG page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WHX file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WHX 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WHX file. However, remember that not every infected WHX 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 WHX file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WHX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WHX 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WHX file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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. 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.