.MSHI

MSHI File

Microsoft Help index file
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A .MSHI file is associated with Microsoft Help index, a developer file.

Developer: Microsoft Category: Developer Files
OPENS ON Windows
Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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What is the MSHI file format?

A file with the .MSHI extension is a file known as Microsoft Help index. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with Microsoft.

The reliable way to open a .MSHI file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 3 programs that open .MSHI files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

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FULL NAMEMicrosoft Help index file
DEVELOPERMicrosoft

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