H_ File Extension

What is H_ file?

H_ is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Winhelp Compressed files. Microsoft Winhelp Compressed format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with H_ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. H_ file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing H_ files is Microsoft Windows Help. Microsoft Windows Help software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about H_ files or the Microsoft Windows Help software program.

Programs which support H_ file extension

The following listing features H_-compatible programs. Files with H_ suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with H_ extension?

Problems with accessing H_ may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with H_ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows Help software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening H_ files is that no program that can handle H_ files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft Windows Help. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Windows Help installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Windows Help to the latest version

If the problems with opening H_ files still occur even after installing Microsoft Windows Help, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Windows Help is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft Windows Help installed, it may not support H_ format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Windows Help.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft Winhelp Compressed files with Microsoft Windows Help

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate H_ files with latest version of Microsoft Windows Help you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the H_ with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Windows Help installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open H_ files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the H_ for errors

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

1. Check the H_ file for viruses or malware

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the H_ 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 H_ extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Winhelp Compressed file again.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open H_ files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Winhelp Compressed files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with H_ files affecting older versions of given software.

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