FHQ File Extension

What is FHQ file?

Full format name of files that use FHQ extension is Family Historian Query Format. FHQ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FHQ file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Family Historian is by far the most used program for working with FHQ files. On the official website of Calico Pie Limited developer not only will you find detailed information about theFamily Historian software, but also about FHQ and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FHQ file extension

Programs that can handle FHQ files are as follows. FHQ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 10/03/2020

How to open file with FHQ extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FHQ files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with FHQ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Family Historian software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FHQ files is that no program that can handle FHQ files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Family Historian and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Family Historian installed is by going to developer’s website (Calico Pie Limited) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Family Historian to the latest version

You still cannot access FHQ files although Family Historian is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Family Historian cannot handle files with FHQ may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Family Historian is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Family Historian to FHQ files

After installing Family Historian (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FHQ files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the FHQ 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 Family Historian is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FHQ files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FHQ extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Family Historian and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FHQ extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the FHQ file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FHQ file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the FHQ is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FHQ file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FHQ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic FHQ file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with FHQ extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Family Historian Query Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Family Historian

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FHQ extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

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

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