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3 steps to open file with HTA extension

Usually solving problems with HTA file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open HTA file now!

  1. 1. HTA File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) HTA file?
  3. 3. How to open HTA file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports HTA files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with HTA extension
    3. 3.3 Check the HTA file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

HTA File Extension

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  • File type HTML Application
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Executable Files
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What is a(n) HTA file?

The HTA format is assigned to executables written in HTML. HTA files also contain VBScript or JScript codes. You can meet them when you click on a file on the network and a window will open that allows you to open the file or save it to disk. In order to create an HTA file, just change the extension of the HTML document.

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How to open HTA file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of HTA extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps

Step 1: Install a program that supports HTA files

If an application that supports HTA files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with HTA extension by default.

Hint for Mac OS users

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the HTA file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.

Step 2: Find and download proper software

Inability to open HTA files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with HTA files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with HTA extension

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Step 3: Check the HTA file for errors

Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:

  • HTA file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
  • Structure of given HTA file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
  • Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
  • It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related HTA file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
  • If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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