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Basic information about HTX file

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

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


1.Detail information about HTX file extension: HTML Extension File

File type HTML Extension File Category Web Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description HTX file is a HTML Extension File developed by Microsoft. HTML document that uses the Microsoft Indexing Service; contains code that defines how results from a database should be displayed within a Web page; often created with Microsoft FrontPage Web development software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HTX files

Windows		 Microsoft FrontPage
Any text editor



Can't open a HTX 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.HTX”。

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 HTX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HTX 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.