Kinds of NSH Files

Primary NSH File Association

.NSH

File Ext:	.nsh
Classification:	NSIS Header File

The NSH file extension is mainly associated with NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System), an application used to create Windows installers. It consists of header information that can be used in .NSI installer scripts. The file assists in setting up a normal environment condition for installation.

Organization:	Nullsoft
Kind:	Developer Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nsh

Software Programs That Open The NSIS Header File:

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) by SourceForge

Windows

Mac

Linux

Eclipse by The Eclipse Foundation

Windows

Mac

Linux

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NSH File Complications

Typical NSH Opening Challenges

Missing NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)

You attempt to load your NSH file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The NSH File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in - because NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your NSH because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your NSH, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Incorrect NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) Version

It is possible that your version of NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) isn't able to open your NSIS Header File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your NSIS Header File file was created by a newer version of NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) than you have on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your NSH file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening NSH files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening NSHs

Assuming you have the right NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening NSH files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading NSH files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• NSH file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the NSH file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) or other NSH-related program
• Your NSH can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your NSH has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your NSH file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your NSIS Header File file