I cannot open a HCI file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with HCI files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening HCI will be resolved!
HCI File Extension
- File type HydroCAD IDF Data Format
- File developer HydroCAD Software Solutions
- File category Data Files
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How to open HCI file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with HCI extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports HCI files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open HCI files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support HCI files
Step 2. Verify whether HCI files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports HCI files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with HCI files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support HCI files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open HCI files with the selected program.
Changing HCI file association in registry
File association for HCI files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check HCI file for other errors
- HCI file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening HCI files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected HCI file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For HCI files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
