HTM~ File Extension

What is HTM~ file?

HTM~ is a file extension commonly associated with HTML Hypertext Markup Language Web Page Format files. HTM~ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. HTM~ file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular program for handling HTM~ files is Adobe Dreamweaver, but users can choose among 20 different programs that support this file format. Adobe Dreamweaver software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about HTM~ files or the Adobe Dreamweaver software program.

Programs which support HTM~ file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support HTM~ files. HTM~ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 12/26/2019

How to open file with HTM~ extension?

Being unable to open files with HTM~ extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to HTML Hypertext Markup Language Web Page Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HTM~ files.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Dreamweaver

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HTM~ files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Dreamweaver or one to the listed programs: Sublime Text, PSPad, NotePad++ text editor. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HTM~ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Adobe Dreamweaver installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver

You still cannot access HTM~ files although Adobe Dreamweaver 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. If you have an older version of Adobe Dreamweaver installed, it may not support HTM~ format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Dreamweaver.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HTM~ files to Adobe Dreamweaver

If you have the latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HTM~ on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

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 HTM~ 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 Adobe Dreamweaver is installed, check the Always use this app to open HTM~ files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the HTM~ file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Adobe Dreamweaver and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HTM~ extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the HTM~ is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the HTM~ 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 HTM~ file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the HTM~ file’s structure is intact

If the HTM~ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with HTM~ 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.

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 Adobe Dreamweaver

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HTML Hypertext Markup Language Web Page Format file. It may be the case that the HTM~ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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