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Basic information about HUP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HUP（*.HUP or *.hup）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HUP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HUP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HUP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HUP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HUP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HUP file?
  • How to open a HUP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HUP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HUP file?
  • How to convert HUP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HUP file format?


1.Detail information about HUP file extension: Haihaisoft DRM-X Protected Video

File type Haihaisoft DRM-X Protected Video Category Video Files
Developer Haihaisoft File format N/A
Description HUP file is a Haihaisoft DRM-X Protected Video developed by Haihaisoft. Full format name of files that use HUP extension is Haihaisoft DRM-X Protected Video. Haihaisoft DRM-X Protected Video specification was created by Haihaisoft. HUP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. HUP file format, along with 119 other file formats, belongs to the Digital Video Files category. The software recommended for managing HUP files is Haihaisoft Universal Player. Haihaisoft Universal Player software was developed by Haihaisoft, and on its official website you may find more information about HUP files or the Haihaisoft Universal Player software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HUP files

Windows		 Haihaisoft Universal Player



Can't open a HUP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HUP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HUP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HUP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of HUP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a HUP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HUP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HUP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the HUP file is damaged.
  • Whether the HUP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the HUP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the HUP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the HUP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HUP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HUP file.

If the HUP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.