HXC File Extension

What is HXC file?

HXC is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Format files. Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Format specification was created by Microsoft. HXC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. HXC file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular program for handling HXC files is HelpStudio, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support HXC file extension

Programs that can handle HXC files are as follows. Files with HXC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HXC extension?

Problems with accessing HXC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with HXC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HXC files.

Step 1. Install HelpStudio software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HXC files is that no program that can handle HXC files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select HelpStudio or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Visual Studio) 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 HelpStudio installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of HelpStudio and update if needed

You still cannot access HXC files although HelpStudio 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 HXC files are not compatible with HelpStudio. The most recent version of HelpStudio is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HXC files to HelpStudio

After installing HelpStudio (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HXC files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the HXC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where HelpStudio is installed, check the Always use this app to open HXC files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HXC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select HelpStudio and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HXC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the HXC for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the HXC file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the HXC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. HXC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the HXC 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 HXC 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Format file.

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

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

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 Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HXC files affecting older versions of given software.

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