Basic information about HXX file

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

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


1.Detail information about HXX file extension: C++ Source Code Header File

File type C++ Source Code Header File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description HXX file is a C++ Source Code Header File. Source code header file written in the C++ programming language; may include data types, constants, variables, and other definitions; used for declaring and storing reusable components of code.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HXX files

Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Eclipse CDT
Embarcadero C++Builder
Digia Qt SDK
C++ Builder
Nokia Qt Creator
Visual C++

macOS
Eclipse CDT
Digia Qt SDK
MacroMates TextMate
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
Eclipse IDE

Linux
Eclipse CDT
Digia Qt SDK
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
Eclipse IDE
GNU project C



Can't open a HXX 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.HXX”。

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 HXX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HXX 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.