HLS File Extension

What is HLS file?

HLS is a file extension commonly associated with SimCity 4 Hitlist Format files. Files with HLS extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. HLS file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling HLS files is SimCity 4, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Maxis developer not only will you find detailed information about theSimCity 4 software, but also about HLS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support HLS file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open HLS files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with HLS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/28/2021

How to open file with HLS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HLS files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with HLS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HLS files.

Step 1. Install SimCity 4 software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HLS files is that no program that can handle HLS files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select SimCity 4 or one of the recommended programs (for example, VLC media player) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. 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 SimCity 4 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Maxis website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of SimCity 4 and update if needed

If you already have SimCity 4 installed on your systems and HLS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why HLS files are not compatible with SimCity 4. The latest version of SimCity 4 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SimCity 4 Hitlist Format files with SimCity 4

After installing SimCity 4 (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HLS 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

• Right-click the HLS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SimCity 4 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HLS files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HLS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select SimCity 4 and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with HLS extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the HLS 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 HLS file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS 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.

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 SimCity 4 Hitlist Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open SimCity 4

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SimCity 4 Hitlist Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HLS files.

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