PUBMHTML File Extension

What is PUBMHTML file?

PUBMHTML is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Publisher Archived HTML Document files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Publisher Archived HTML Document format standard. PUBMHTML files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with PUBMHTML extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PUBMHTML files is Microsoft Publisher. Software named Microsoft Publisher was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PUBMHTML files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PUBMHTML file extension

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

Problems with accessing PUBMHTML may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PUBMHTML 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 PUBMHTML files.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Publisher

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PUBMHTML files is that no program that can handle PUBMHTML files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft Publisher. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PUBMHTML files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Publisher installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Publisher to the latest version

If the problems with opening PUBMHTML files still occur even after installing Microsoft Publisher, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Publisher is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft Publisher installed, it may not support PUBMHTML format. The most recent version of Microsoft Publisher is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft Publisher Archived HTML Document files with Microsoft Publisher

After installing Microsoft Publisher (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PUBMHTML files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PUBMHTML file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Publisher is installed, check the Always use this app to open PUBMHTML files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PUBMHTML extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PUBMHTML extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PUBMHTML for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PUBMHTML file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PUBMHTML file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PUBMHTML file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PUBMHTML file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the PUBMHTML file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PUBMHTML extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Publisher

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Publisher Archived HTML Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PUBMHTML files.

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