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Basic information about VMHF file

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

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


1.Detail information about VMHF file extension: VMware Hot Fix File

File type VMware Hot Fix File Category Misc Files
Developer VMware File format N/A
Description VMHF file is a VMware Hot Fix File developed by VMware. File used by VMware ACE, an application used for managing groups of virtual machines; contains information that fixes a problem that an end user has with a virtual machine instance; generated by the adminstrator after receiving a hot fix request (.VMHR file) from the end user; sent to the end user and can be double-clicked to apply the hot fix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VMHF files

Windows
VMware ACE
VMware Workstation



Can't open a VMHF 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.VMHF”。

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 VMHF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VMHF 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.