FH files store backup data created by Symantec Backup Exec application. The application backs up physical or virtual systems regularly. To open an FH file install software like Freehand MX. Without proper software, you will see “Windows cannot open this file” errors. Right-click the file and associate it with the correct application instead.
On Windows, right-click the FH file. Click “Open with”>”Choose another app”. Select the program and check “Always use this app for *.FH files”. On Mac, right-click the FH file and click “Open with”>”Other…”. Select the program and check “Always Open With”. On Linux, right-click the file and “Open with”. Then choose the program. On iPhone, simply tap the file to open it.
The FH extension categorizes files as Backup Files. The most popular FH file software is Symantec Backup Exec. The developer’s website has information on FH files and supported formats. Other programs supporting FH files include FH Editor, FH Converter and file viewing tools.
When double-clicking FH files, Windows checks the extension. If recognized, Windows opens the associated program. Otherwise you will see “Select an app to open this .fh file”. FH files store Symantec Backup Exec settings and configuration for managing backup and recovery.
Check required resources to run Backup Exec and open FH files. Also check files are complete – incomplete downloads or copies can prevent opening. Updating your FH file opening software may help. Scan files for viruses with antivirus software like Norton or Nod32. FH files help restore lost or corrupted data from backups saved with other file types. Over 400 formats can be opened with File Viewer Plus.