File Extension HXS

Written by:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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HXS File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that HXS files are associated with only a single known file type, the Help 2 Compiled Help File format, and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Visual Studio, including two other known software applications (listed below). These files can be categorized as Web Files.

HXS files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The Popularity Rating for HXS files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening HXS files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
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2018

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Kinds of HXS Files


Chief HXS Description

.HXS
File Format:.hxs
Classification:Help 2 Compiled Help File

HXS file is a help file used by Microsoft Help 2.0. It contains help documentation for Windows or other programs and uses HTML for content and XML for metadata.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Web Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hxs

Software Programs That Open The Help 2 Compiled Help File:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft HTML Help Workshop by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Windows Help by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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HXS Requests


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding HXS Issues


Frequent HXS Opening Issues

Microsoft Visual Studio is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your HXS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open HXS Files". 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. The typical path of opening your HXS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another HXS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Your Help 2 Compiled Help File file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Help 2 Compiled Help File file was created by a newer Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed.


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


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


Other Causes of HXS File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you can still experience difficulties opening HXSs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading HXS files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • Windows Registry HXS file paths that are incorrect
  • The HXS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Defective install of a HXS program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Your HXS file is corrupted (issues with your Help 2 Compiled Help File file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your HXS
  • Hardware related to HXSs has device driver corruption
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Help 2 Compiled Help File file successfully

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