HDK File Extension

What is HDK file?

Full format name of files that use HDK extension is HotDocs Registration Format. HotDocs Registration Format format was developed by HotDocs. HDK file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with HDK extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. HotDocs is by far the most used program for working with HDK files. HotDocs software was developed by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about HDK files or the HotDocs software program.

Programs which support HDK file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HDK files. Files with HDK extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HDK extension?

Problems with accessing HDK may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with HDK extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HDK files.

Step 1. Install HotDocs software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HDK files is that no program that can handle HDK files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install HotDocs. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit HotDocs website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of HotDocs and update if needed

You still cannot access HDK files although HotDocs 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 The reason that HotDocs cannot handle files with HDK may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using HotDocs.

Step 3. Associate HotDocs Registration Format files with HotDocs

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HDK files with latest version of HotDocs you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the HDK file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where HotDocs is installed, check the Always use this app to open HDK files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HDK file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select HotDocs and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HDK extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HDK 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 HDK file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the HDK is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the HDK file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with HDK extension is complete and error-free

If the HDK 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 HDK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 HotDocs Registration Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle HotDocs

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with HotDocs Registration Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the HDK files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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