WHD is a file extension commonly associated with Hitman Game Archive files. Hitman Game Archive format was developed by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. WHD file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WHD file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling WHD files is Game Extractor, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. Game Extractor software was developed by Watto Studios, and on its official website you may find more information about WHD files or the Game Extractor software program.
Programs that can handle WHD files are as follows. WHD files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Being unable to open files with WHD extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Hitman Game Archive files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.
The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WHD files is that no program that can handle WHD files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Game Extractor or different compatible program, such as Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Game Extractor website and download the installer.
You still cannot access WHD files although Game Extractor 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. If you have an older version of Game Extractor installed, it may not support WHD format. The latest version of Game Extractor should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WHD files with latest version of Game Extractor you have installed 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.
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper WHD file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WHD file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. WHD file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.
If the WHD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the WHD file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open WHD files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Hitman Game Archive file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WHD files affecting older versions of given software.
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