How to open HTM files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open HTM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate HTM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
HTM File Extension
- File type Hypertext Markup Language Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Web Files
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What is a(n) HTM file?
The .HTM website file is a variant of the file with the more popular .HTML extension containing information about the website, such as the layout of the page, its elements, tags and hyperlinks. The file is generated by web development software published by Microsoft, including FrontPage, SharePoint Designer and Expression Web. The data is in text form, however, usually the file is opened using a web editor.
How to open HTM file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .HTM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports HTM files
In order to open HTM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with HTM extension.
Programs that can open HTM files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, HTM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on HTM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to HTM files.
Step 2. Associate given software with HTM files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting HTM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with HTM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open HTM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open HTM files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to HTM files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the HTM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with HTM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the HTM file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the HTM file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on HTM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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