File Extension Library


.SHD File Extension

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

What are .SHD files and how to open them?

Can't open .SHD 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 .SHD file.

What is a .SHD file extension?

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

.SHD is Windows Print Job Shadow File

File created by Windows when a user submits a print job; stores header information for a print job, but does not store the actual spooled document data; allows the print job settings to be "shadowed" so that the job can be resubmitted again if there is an interruption.

SHD files are created alongside .SPL files, which contain the spooled print data. Both SHD and SPL files are written to the following directory when a print job is submitted: C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS\.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Print Job Shadow File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .SHD files

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