File Extension Library


.HSH File Extension

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

What are .HSH files and how to open them?

Can't open .HSH 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 .HSH file.

What is a .HSH file extension?

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

.HSH is Windows Catalog Search Index File

System file created by Indexing Service, a component of the Windows operating system used for creating a searchable file system index; commonly created in the C:\System Volume Information\catalog.wci\ directory.

HSH files are saved alongside several other index files that together comprise the search index. Other file types include .000, .BK1, .BK2, .PS1, .PS2, and .FID files.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Catalog Search Index File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .HSH files

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