HPFS File Extension

What is HPFS file?

Full format name of files that use HPFS extension is OS/2 High Performance Format System. IBM defined the OS/2 High Performance Format System format standard. HPFS files are supported by software applications available for devices running . Files with HPFS extension are categorized as System Files files. The System Files subset comprises 323 various file formats. The most popular software that supports HPFS files is OS/2.

Programs which support HPFS file extension

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

Being unable to open files with HPFS extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with HPFS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install OS/2

Problems with opening and working with HPFS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HPFS files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download OS/2 and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download OS/2 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update OS/2 to the latest version

If you already have OS/2 installed on your systems and HPFS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why HPFS files are not compatible with OS/2. The latest version of OS/2 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HPFS files to OS/2

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HPFS files with latest version of OS/2 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 HPFS 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 OS/2 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HPFS 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 HPFS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select OS/2 and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HPFS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the HPFS is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HPFS file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HPFS file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the HPFS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the HPFS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic HPFS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with HPFS 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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the OS/2 High Performance Format System file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open OS/2

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with OS/2 High Performance Format System file. It may be the case that the HPFS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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