I cannot open a HXC 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 HXC files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening HXC will be resolved!

HXC File Extension

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  • File type Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Format
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open HXC file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with HXC 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 HXC files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open HXC files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support HXC files

Step 2. Verify whether HXC files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports HXC files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with HXC files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support HXC 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 HXC files with the selected program.

Changing HXC file association in registry

File association for HXC 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 HXC file for other errors

  • HXC file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening HXC files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected HXC file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For HXC 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.

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