HLW File Extension

What is HLW file?

HLW is a file extension commonly associated with Win32/AMalum.EDHZ files. HLW files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. HLW file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling HLW files is avast! Antivirus, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. avast! Antivirus software was developed by AVAST Software a.s., and on its official website you may find more information about HLW files or the avast! Antivirus software program.

Programs which support HLW file extension

The following listing features HLW-compatible programs. Files with HLW 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 HLW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HLW files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with HLW 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. Install avast! Antivirus software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HLW files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select avast! Antivirus or one of the recommended programs (for example, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, AVG Antivirus, BitDefender) 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. The safest method of downloading avast! Antivirus installed is by going to developer’s website (AVAST Software a.s.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update avast! Antivirus to the latest version

You still cannot access HLW files although avast! Antivirus 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. The reason that avast! Antivirus cannot handle files with HLW may be that the software is outdated.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 avast! Antivirus.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HLW files to avast! Antivirus

If you have the latest version of avast! Antivirus installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HLW 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HLW file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where avast! Antivirus is installed, check the Always use this app to open HLW files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HLW file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with HLW extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the HLW file is complete and free of 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 HLW file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HLW file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the HLW file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the HLW 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. If the HLW file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle avast! Antivirus

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Win32/AMalum.EDHZ 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 HLW files affecting older versions of given software.

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