QHCP File Extension

What is QHCP file?

QHCP is a file extension commonly associated with Qt Help Collection Project files. Digia Oyj defined the Qt Help Collection Project format standard. QHCP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. QHCP file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The software recommended for managing QHCP files is Qt SDK. On the official website of Digia Oyj developer not only will you find detailed information about theQt SDK software, but also about QHCP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support QHCP file extension

The following listing features QHCP-compatible programs. QHCP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with QHCP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening QHCP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Qt Help Collection Project files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Qt SDK software

Problems with opening and working with QHCP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with QHCP files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Qt SDK. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Qt SDK installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Digia Oyj website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Qt SDK and update if needed

You still cannot access QHCP files although Qt SDK is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Qt SDK cannot handle files with QHCP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Qt SDK.

Step 3. Set the default application to open QHCP files to Qt SDK

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate QHCP files with latest version of Qt SDK 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 QHCP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Qt SDK is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open QHCP files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected QHCP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with QHCP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the QHCP file is complete and free of errors

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the QHCP file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. QHCP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the QHCP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with QHCP 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. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Qt SDK

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

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 Qt Help Collection Project file. It may be the case that the QHCP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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