File Extension Library


.H1S File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .H1S files and how to open them?

Can't open .H1S file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .H1S file.

What is a .H1S file extension?

.H1S file extension is created by Microsoft. .H1S has been classified as System Files. The format of .H1S file is Binary.

.H1S is Windows Assistance Platform Help File

Compiled help document format introduced with Windows Vista and also supported in Windows 7; run by the Assistance Platform client (HelpPane.exe), which is installed by default in Windows; used by Microsoft and OEMs for producing help documents, but not used by third-party software developers.

Several pre-installed H1S files can be found in the following directory:

C:\Windows\Help\Windows\en-US\

NOTE: H1S files can be compiled using the Apcompnt.exe program included with the Assistance Platform Help Compiler. They can also be decompiled using xHelpMarkup.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Assistance Platform Help File
Windows
Microsoft Assistance Platform
Help-Info xHelpMarkup

How to fix problems with .H1S files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .H1S files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .H1S file format
  2. You need to check the .H1S file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)