HFV Types

Leading HFV Type

.HFV

File Ext:	.hfv
Class:	HFS Disk Image File

The HFV file extension is a disk image that is mainly associated with an emulation software, to be used by older versions of Mac operating systems. The file acts as a storage for a disk image as an HFV file. It can be used to run Mac OS in a Linux or Microsoft Windows environment.

Programmer:	Open Source
File Category:	Disk Image Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hfv

Software Programs That Open The HFS Disk Image File:

SheepShaver by Christian Bauer

Windows

Mac

Linux

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HFV Troubleshooting

Common HFV Opening Problems

SheepShaver Removed

When trying to open your HFV file, you get the error "Can't Open HFV File Type". Customarily, this means that SheepShaver is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your HFV with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

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

SheepShaver is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of SheepShaver won't support your HFS Disk Image File file. Visit the Christian Bauer website to download (or purchase) the latest version of SheepShaver. Most of the time your HFS Disk Image File file was created by a newer SheepShaver than what you have installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the HFV file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

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

Other HFV File Opening Causes

Errors opening HFS Disk Image File files can still occur even with the latest SheepShaver software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading HFV files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid HFV file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry HFV description
• Defective install of a HFV program, such as SheepShaver
• The HFV itself is corrupted
• Your HFV is infected with malware
• HFV-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the HFS Disk Image File format