HV File Extension

What is HV file?

HV is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Windows Mobile Hive files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Windows Mobile Hive format standard. HV files are supported by software applications available for devices running . HV file format, along with 323 other file formats, belongs to the System Files category. The most popular software that supports HV files is Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about HV files or the Windows Mobile software program.

Programs which support HV file extension

The following listing features HV-compatible programs. Files with HV extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HV files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft Windows Mobile Hive files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Windows Mobile

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HV files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Windows Mobile. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Windows Mobile installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Mobile and update if needed

If the problems with opening HV files still occur even after installing Windows Mobile, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Mobile is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why HV files are not compatible with Windows Mobile. The most recent version of Windows Mobile is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HV files to Windows Mobile

If you have the latest version of Windows Mobile installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HV on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the HV file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Windows Mobile is installed, check the Always use this app to open HV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the HV file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Windows Mobile and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HV extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HV file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the HV file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the HV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the HV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the HV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the HV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft Windows Mobile Hive file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Mobile

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft Windows Mobile Hive file. It may be the case that the HV files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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