~HM File Extension

What is ~HM file?

~HM filename suffix is mostly used for HostMonitor TestList Backup Format files. HostMonitor TestList Backup Format specification was created by KS-Soft. Files with ~HM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with ~HM extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The software recommended for managing ~HM files is HostMonitor. HostMonitor software was developed by KS-Soft, and on its official website you may find more information about ~HM files or the HostMonitor software program.

Programs which support ~HM file extension

The following listing features ~HM-compatible programs. ~HM 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 ~HM extension?

Problems with accessing ~HM may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with ~HM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install HostMonitor software

Problems with opening and working with ~HM files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with ~HM files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the HostMonitor developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download HostMonitor installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit KS-Soft website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of HostMonitor and update if needed

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

Step 3. Assign HostMonitor to ~HM files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ~HM files with latest version of HostMonitor you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the ~HM file and choose Open with option
• 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 HostMonitor is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ~HM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ~HM extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 ~HM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the ~HM for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ~HM file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the ~HM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the ~HM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the ~HM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the ~HM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the ~HM file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the ~HM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the ~HM 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle HostMonitor

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HostMonitor TestList Backup Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ~HM files affecting older versions of given software.

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