HRU File Extension

What is HRU file?

Full format name of files that use HRU extension is HRU Image Format. HRU file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with HRU extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HRU files is XnView, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about HRU and other supported file formats.

Programs which support HRU file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HRU files. Files with HRU 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 HRU extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HRU files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with HRU files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HRU files.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HRU files is that no program that can handle HRU files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select XnView or one of the recommended programs (for example, XnConvert) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading XnView installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

You still cannot access HRU files although XnView 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 HRU files are not compatible with XnView. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView.

Step 3. Associate HRU Image Format files with XnView

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the HRU file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where XnView is installed, check the Always use this app to open HRU files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the HRU file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 HRU extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the HRU is not faulty

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

1. Check the HRU file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HRU file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the HRU file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the HRU file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with HRU extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

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

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