HISTORY File Extension

What is HISTORY file?

Full format name of files that use HISTORY extension is Eclipse IDE Local History. The Eclipse Foundation defined the Eclipse IDE Local History format standard. HISTORY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. HISTORY file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. The most popular software that supports HISTORY files is Eclipse. Software named Eclipse was created by The Eclipse Foundation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and HISTORY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support HISTORY file extension

The following listing features HISTORY-compatible programs. HISTORY 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 HISTORY extension?

Being unable to open files with HISTORY extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Eclipse IDE Local History 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. Get the Eclipse

Problems with opening and working with HISTORY files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HISTORY files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Eclipse and install it on your device. 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 Eclipse installed is by going to developer’s website (The Eclipse Foundation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Eclipse to the latest version

You still cannot access HISTORY files although Eclipse is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why HISTORY files are not compatible with Eclipse. The most recent version of Eclipse is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Eclipse to HISTORY files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HISTORY files with latest version of Eclipse you have installed 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the HISTORY 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Eclipse is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HISTORY files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HISTORY extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HISTORY extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HISTORY for errors

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 HISTORY file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the HISTORY is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. 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 HISTORY file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the HISTORY file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the HISTORY file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. When downloading the file with HISTORY extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Eclipse IDE Local History file again.

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

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Eclipse IDE Local History 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 HISTORY files affecting older versions of given software.

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