HCW File Extension

What is HCW file?

HCW is a file extension commonly associated with HTML Help Workshop Conversion Wizard Macro files. HTML Help Workshop Conversion Wizard Macro specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. HCW file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with HCW extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. The software recommended for managing HCW files is HTML Help Worskhop.

Programs which support HCW file extension

The following listing features HCW-compatible programs. HCW files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with HCW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HCW files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with HCW extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install HTML Help Worskhop software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HCW files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the HTML Help Worskhop developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download HTML Help Worskhop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of HTML Help Worskhop

You still cannot access HCW files although HTML Help Worskhop is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why HCW files are not compatible with HTML Help Worskhop. The latest version of HTML Help Worskhop should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HCW files to HTML Help Worskhop

After installing HTML Help Worskhop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HCW files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the HCW with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the HTML Help Worskhop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open HCW files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HCW extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 HCW extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HCW 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 HCW file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the HCW is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the HCW file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with HCW extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the HCW file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with HCW extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open HTML Help Worskhop

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with HTML Help Workshop Conversion Wizard Macro files. It may be the case that the HCW files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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