SMHT File Extension

What is SMHT file?

SMHT is a file extension commonly associated with Sealed MHT Archive files. Oracle Corporation defined the Sealed MHT Archive format standard. SMHT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with SMHT extension are categorized as Encoded Files files. The Encoded Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular software that supports SMHT files is Unsealer. Unsealer software was developed by Oracle Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SMHT files or the Unsealer software program.

Programs which support SMHT file extension

Programs that can handle SMHT files are as follows. SMHT 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 SMHT extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SMHT files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with SMHT 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 SMHT files.

Step 1. Download and install Unsealer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SMHT files is that no program that can handle SMHT files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Unsealer and install it on your device. 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 Unsealer installed is by going to developer’s website (Oracle Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Unsealer to the latest version

You still cannot access SMHT files although Unsealer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Unsealer cannot handle files with SMHT may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Unsealer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SMHT files to Unsealer

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the SMHT file and choose Open with option
• 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 Unsealer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SMHT files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SMHT file open the file menu and choose 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 SMHT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the SMHT file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SMHT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the SMHT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the SMHT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SMHT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic SMHT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 SMHT 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 Sealed MHT Archive file again.

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

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

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 Sealed MHT Archive files. It may be the case that the SMHT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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