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Basic information about SHM file

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

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


1.Detail information about SHM file extension: Corel WordPerfect Shell Macro Library

File type Corel WordPerfect Shell Macro Library Category Misc Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description SHM file is a Corel WordPerfect Shell Macro Library developed by Corel Corporation. Full format name of files that use SHM extension is Corel WordPerfect Shell Macro Library. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Shell Macro Library format standard. Files with SHM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SHM extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. WordPerfect Office supports SHM files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. WordPerfect Office software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SHM files or the WordPerfect Office software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHM files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a SHM 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.SHM”。

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 SHM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SHM 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.