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Basic information about HLP file

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

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


1.Detail information about HLP file extension: Windows Help File

File type Windows Help File Category System Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description HLP file is a Windows Help File developed by Microsoft. File used by Windows Help, a program provided with Windows that lets users read help information; contains documentation and indexes for Windows programs or the Windows operating system; compiled using Microsoft Help Workshop (HCW.exe).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HLP files

Windows		 Adobe RoboHelp
Microsoft Windows Help Viewer
Microsoft Help Workshop
Help Explorer Viewer
YpgSoft Windows HLP To RTF
Alpha Five
ROSE Online
Stata

macOS		 Adobe RoboHelp

Linux		 Help Explorer Viewer



How to convert HLP files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for HLP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve HLP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

HLP to HPJ


Can't open a HLP 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.HLP”。

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 HLP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HLP 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.