HID File Extension

What is HID file?

HID filename suffix is mostly used for Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format files. Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format specification was created by Sony Ericsson. HID file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with HID extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HID files is Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support HID file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support HID files. Files with HID 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 HID extension?

Problems with accessing HID may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HID files.

Step 1. Get the Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HID files is that no program that can handle HID files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control or one of the recommended programs (for example, tar, HID Configuration Editor) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HID files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control to the latest version

If the problems with opening HID files still occur even after installing Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control cannot handle files with HID may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control.

Step 3. Associate Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format files with Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control

After installing Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HID files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HID file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control is installed, check the Always use this app to open HID files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the HID file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HID extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the HID is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper HID file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the HID in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the HID is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the HID file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the HID file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the HID file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Remote Control

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HID files. Close all running programs and try opening the HID file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Sony Ericsson Remote Settings Format file. It may be the case that the HID files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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