HXQ File: What is it?

Author:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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HXQ File Summary

Most HXQ files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Microsoft Visual Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation. and associated with the Microsoft Help 2 Query Index format as it's primary file type. HXQ files are categorized ordinarily as Data Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. HXQ files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about HXQ files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your HXQ file.

Low
File Type Popularity
6158
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Amended

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HXQ Types


Leading HXQ Type

.HXQ
File Name:.hxq
File Type:Microsoft Help 2 Query Index

Query index file used by Microsoft Help 2 to speed up the time it takes to run a query. Microsoft Help 2.x is the help engine used in Microsoft Visual Studio 2002/2003/2005/2008 and Office 2007.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Data Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hxq

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Help 2 Query Index:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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HXQ Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


HXQ File Complications


Troubles Opening HXQ Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Isn't There

Double-clicking your HXQ file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open HXQ File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your HXQ with Microsoft Visual Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.


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


Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your Microsoft Help 2 Query Index file. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Help 2 Query Index file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.


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


Primarily, problems experienced when opening HXQ files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your computer.


Additional HXQ Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening HXQ files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. Other HXQ opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for HXQ
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the HXQ file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a HXQ program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Something has caused file corruption of your HXQ
  • Malware-tainted HXQ file can't be opened
  • HXQ-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Help 2 Query Index file successfully

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