I cannot open a SHFT 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 SHFT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SHFT will be resolved!
SHFT File Extension
- File type Shift Work Calendar
- File developer Machai Apps
- File category Misc Files
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How to open SHFT file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SHFT 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 SHFT files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SHFT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support SHFT files
Step 2. Verify whether SHFT files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports SHFT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SHFT 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 SHFT 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 SHFT files with the selected program.
Changing SHFT file association in registry
File association for SHFT 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 SHFT file for other errors
- SHFT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening SHFT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SHFT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For SHFT 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.
