Kinds of HAN Files

Main HAN Affiliation

.HAN

Formatting:	.han
Type:	Amazon Kindle eBook Data File

Amazon Kindle eBook Data File contains information about a book such as bookmarks, notes, and reading progress.

Organization:	Amazon
Division:	eBook Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.han

Software Programs That Open The Amazon Kindle eBook Data File:

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

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HAN File Complications

Typical HAN Opening Challenges

Notepad++ is Not Installed

Double-clicking your HAN file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open HAN File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Notepad++ missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your HAN file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens HAN files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Obsolete Version of Notepad++

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Notepad++ installed that's incompatible with your Amazon Kindle eBook Data File type. If you do not have the proper version Notepad++ (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. The primary cause of this problem is that your Amazon Kindle eBook Data File file was created by a different (newer) version of Notepad++ than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your HAN file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Regardless, most of the HAN file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Notepad++ installed.

Other HAN File Issues

Errors opening Amazon Kindle eBook Data File files can still occur even with the latest Notepad++ software installed on your computer. Other HAN opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

• HAN file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Deletion of the HAN file description from the Registry by mistake
• Notepad++ or another HAN application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your HAN
• Your HAN has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your HAN file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Amazon Kindle eBook Data File file successfully