Sorts of HXE Files

Main HXE Affiliation

.HXE

File Name:	.hxe
Class:	Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File

The HXE file is associated with the Help tool for Microsoft Windows operating system that allows users to view the Help files. The file mainly contains samples definition files for Microsoft Windows Help.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hxe

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File:

Microsoft Windows Help by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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HXE File Complications

Frequent HXE Opening Issues

Microsoft Windows Help Disappeared

When trying to open your HXE file, you get the error "Can't Open HXE File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Windows Help for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your HXE file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Microsoft Windows Help is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Windows Help installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File type. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Help installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Windows Help than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of HXE file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Conclusion: The majority of HXE file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows Help version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading HXE Files

You can still experience errors opening HXE files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows Help installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening HXE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:

• Invalid HXE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry HXE description
• Invalid installation of a HXE-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows Help)
• Your HXE file is corrupted (issues with your Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File file itself)
• HXE file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware associated with HXE has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Windows Help Samples Definition File files