DHV File Extension

What is DHV file?

DHV is a file extension commonly associated with Doc-To-Help Format Lock Format files. DHV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with DHV extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Doc-To-Help is by far the most used program for working with DHV files. Doc-To-Help software was developed by MadCap Software, and on its official website you may find more information about DHV files or the Doc-To-Help software program.

Programs which support DHV file extension

The following listing features DHV-compatible programs. DHV files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 08/24/2020

How to open file with DHV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening DHV files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Doc-To-Help Format Lock Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Doc-To-Help software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DHV files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Doc-To-Help and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support DHV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Doc-To-Help installed is by going to developer’s website (MadCap Software) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Doc-To-Help to the latest version

You still cannot access DHV files although Doc-To-Help is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Doc-To-Help cannot handle files with DHV may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Doc-To-Help is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Doc-To-Help Format Lock Format files with Doc-To-Help

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DHV files with latest version of Doc-To-Help you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the DHV file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Doc-To-Help is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DHV files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DHV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DHV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the DHV for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DHV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the DHV in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DHV file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the DHV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. DHV file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the DHV file’s structure is intact

If the DHV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the DHV file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Doc-To-Help

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support DHV files. Close all running programs and try opening the DHV file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Doc-To-Help Format Lock Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DHV files affecting older versions of given software.

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