ENH File Extension

What is ENH file?

ENH filename suffix is mostly used for CRiSP Harvest files. School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington defined the CRiSP Harvest format standard. Files with ENH extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. ENH file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. CRiSP Harvest is by far the most used program for working with ENH files. On the official website of School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington developer not only will you find detailed information about theCRiSP Harvest software, but also about ENH and other supported file formats.

Programs which support ENH file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ENH files. Files with ENH 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 ENH extension?

Problems with accessing ENH may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with ENH 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. Get the CRiSP Harvest

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ENH files is that no program that can handle ENH files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install CRiSP Harvest. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading CRiSP Harvest installed is by going to developer’s website (School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of CRiSP Harvest

If the problems with opening ENH files still occur even after installing CRiSP Harvest, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of CRiSP Harvest is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that CRiSP Harvest cannot handle files with ENH may be that the software is outdated.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 CRiSP Harvest.

Step 3. Assign CRiSP Harvest to ENH files

After installing CRiSP Harvest (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ENH files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the ENH 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 CRiSP Harvest is installed, check the Always use this app to open ENH files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the ENH for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ENH file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The ENH may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the ENH is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. 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 ENH 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 ENH 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. It could happen the the download process of file with ENH 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

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 CRiSP Harvest file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run CRiSP Harvest

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ENH 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 CRiSP Harvest file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ENH files.

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