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Basic information about HYC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HYC（*.HYC or *.hyc）, 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 HYC file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about HYC file extension: Corel WordPerfect Data

File type Corel WordPerfect Data Category Misc Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description HYC file is a Corel WordPerfect Data developed by Corel Corporation. HYC filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Data files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Data format standard. HYC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with HYC extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HYC files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about HYC and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HYC files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a HYC 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.HYC”。

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 HYC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HYC 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 HYC 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 HYC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HYC 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 HYC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the HYC 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.