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.SHG File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Raster Image Files

What are .SHG files and how to open them?

Can't open .SHG 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 .SHG file.

What is a .SHG file extension?

.SHG file extension is created by Microsoft. .SHG has been classified as Raster Image Files.

.SHG is Segmented Hyper-Graphic

Bitmap image containing "hotspots" used by Microsoft WinHelp; certain areas of the image can be clicked to jump to other help topics; similar to a Web image that uses a .MAP file to define clickable areas.

SHG files are compiled by Windows Help File Compiler (hc.exe) and are referenced by Microsoft WinHelp. They should not be opened manually.

How to fix problems with .SHG files

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