HT1 File Extension

What is HT1 file?

HT1 filename suffix is mostly used for Google Desktop Application Data files. Google Desktop Application Data format was developed by Google Inc.. HT1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with HT1 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Google Desktop is by far the most used program for working with HT1 files. Google Desktop software was developed by Google Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about HT1 files or the Google Desktop software program.

Programs which support HT1 file extension

The following listing features HT1-compatible programs. Files with HT1 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 HT1 extension?

Problems with accessing HT1 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with HT1 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. Get the Google Desktop

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HT1 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Google Desktop developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Google Desktop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Google Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Google Desktop to the latest version

If you already have Google Desktop installed on your systems and HT1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Google Desktop installed, it may not support HT1 format. The most recent version of Google Desktop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HT1 files to Google Desktop

If you have the latest version of Google Desktop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HT1 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the HT1 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Google Desktop is installed, check the Always use this app to open HT1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HT1 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Google Desktop and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HT1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the HT1 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the HT1 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The HT1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the HT1 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the HT1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. HT1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the HT1 file’s structure is intact

If the HT1 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 HT1 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Google Desktop Application Data file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Google Desktop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HT1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Google Desktop Application Data files. It may be the case that the HT1 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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