What is the SHTML File Extension?

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SHTML File Summary

File Extension SHTML has only one distinct file type (Server Side Include HTML File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Notepad (Microsoft Corporation) and ten other software programs. The majority of SHTML files are considered Web Files.

SHTML files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Although there is a lot more to know about SHTML files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
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State

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December

2018

Revised

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Kinds of SHTML Files


Primary SHTML File Association

.SHTML
File ID:.shtml
Category:Server Side Include HTML File

An SHTML file is an HTML file that contains a server-side include. It is parsed by the Web server before being sent to the user's browser and can be referenced with other files on the server.

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File Category:Web Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.shtml

Software Programs That Open The Server Side Include HTML File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

Google Chrome by Google

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Opera by Opera Software

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Dreamweaver by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows
Mac
Linux

NetBeans by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris

ExtendScript Toolkit (ESTK) by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

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SHTML Demand


Leading Operating Systems

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


SHTML Troubleshooting


Typical SHTML Opening Challenges

Microsoft Notepad Not Present

If you attempt to load your SHTML file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SHTML Files". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SHTML file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SHTML file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Incorrect Microsoft Notepad Version

In other instances, your Server Side Include HTML File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Server Side Include HTML File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Investigate your SHTML file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


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


More Causes of Problems Opening SHTMLs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Notepad will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening SHTML files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • SHTML file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The SHTML file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Microsoft Notepad or another SHTML application experienced a flawed installation
  • Something has caused file corruption of your SHTML
  • The SHTML is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers for SHTML-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Server Side Include HTML File file

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