HHT File Extension

What is HHT file?

Full format name of files that use HHT extension is Help And Support Center HHT Format. Help And Support Center HHT Format format was developed by Microsoft. Files with HHT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. HHT file belongs to the Text Files category just like 440 other filename extensions listed in our database. Microsoft Help supports HHT files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support HHT file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HHT files. Files with HHT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with HHT extension?

Being unable to open files with HHT extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with HHT extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Help

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HHT files is that no program that can handle HHT files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Help or one of the recommended programs (for example, Text editor, Microsoft Windows) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft Help installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Help to the latest version

You still cannot access HHT files although Microsoft Help 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. This can be one of the causes why HHT files are not compatible with Microsoft Help. The most recent version of Microsoft Help is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Help And Support Center HHT Format files with Microsoft Help

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HHT file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Help installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open HHT files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HHT extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HHT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HHT for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the HHT file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The HHT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the HHT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. HHT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the HHT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 HHT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Help And Support Center HHT Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Help

If the systems has insufficient resources to open HHT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Help And Support Center HHT Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HHT files.

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