.HLB File Extension

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Information about the file HLB
  • VMS / VAX Help Library
  • Misc Files
  • N/A

What is the HLB file?

The HLB file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the VMS / VAX Help Library format. HLB files are supported by Windows operating systems. The HLB file is one of the Misc Files files, just like 6033 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the HLB file is e.g. OpenVMS. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Text editor, HP OpenVMS Systems.

MIME Types
  • vms/help
  • text/x-script

Programs, that can open .HLB files

Hewlett-Packard Company
HP OpenVMS Systems
Windows
Windows
Windows

How to open a .HLB file?

If you have problems opening the file HLB, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the HLB file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your HLB file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all HLB files should automatically open with the selected program.

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