File Extension Library


.HELPCFG File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • Category: Configuration Files

What are .HELPCFG files and how to open them?

Can't open .HELPCFG 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 .HELPCFG file.

What is a .HELPCFG file extension?

.HELPCFG file extension is created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. .HELPCFG has been classified as Configuration Files.

.HELPCFG is Adobe AIR help configuration

The helpcfg file extension is associated with the Adobe AIR. Adobe AIR is runtime environment used to create Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flash, AJAX, HTML and Adobe Flex.

The AIR helpcfg file is XML file in simple text file format that contains path to the help content file.


How to open:

To view its content use any simple text editor such as Notepad, Notepad++.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .helpcfg file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .HELPCFG files

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