HIT File Extension

What is HIT file?

Full format name of files that use HIT extension is The Sims Sound Format. HIT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. HIT file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. Users are advised to use The Sims software for managing HIT files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. The Sims software was developed by Electronic Arts, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about HIT files or the The Sims software program.

Programs which support HIT file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open HIT files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. HIT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with HIT extension?

Problems with accessing HIT may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with HIT 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. Install The Sims software

Problems with opening and working with HIT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HIT files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download The Sims and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HIT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit The Sims website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of The Sims and update if needed

You still cannot access HIT files although The Sims is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that The Sims cannot handle files with HIT may be that the software is outdated.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 The Sims.

Step 3. Associate The Sims Sound Format files with The Sims

After installing The Sims (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HIT files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HIT file
• 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 The Sims is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HIT files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the HIT file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 HIT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HIT for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the HIT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. HIT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the HIT 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 HIT 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the The Sims Sound Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle The Sims

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

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 The Sims Sound Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HIT files.

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