.MSHA File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .MSHA file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

MSHA File Recovery

What is a .MSHA file?

File used by MS Help Viewer 1.x, a Visual Studio component that helps developers author help documentation for software applications; saves the help manifest, which defines the help "Books" (help documents), which contain "Packages" (.MSHC help content files) to be installed.

What Are Common Causes of ".MSHA" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".MSHA" files lost or failure. Some of them include:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".MSHA" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. File system corruption: Issues with the file system, such as disk errors or improper shutdowns, can lead to corruption of ".MSHA" files, making them inaccessible or unusable.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and damage ".MSHA" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  4. Hardware failure: Hard drive failures, power outages, or other hardware issues can result in the loss or corruption of ".MSHA" files.
  5. Software or application errors: Errors in the software or application used to create or open ".MSHA" files can cause them to become lost or fail to function properly.
  6. Incompatible software or file format: Trying to open ".MSHA" files with incompatible software or attempting to convert them to an unsupported file format can lead to their loss or failure.
  7. Human error: Human mistakes, such as accidental overwriting, improper file transfers, or incorrect file handling, can result in the loss or failure of ".MSHA" files.
  8. Operating system updates: Sometimes, updates to the operating system can cause compatibility issues with ".MSHA" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  9. Storage media issues: Problems with the storage media, such as bad sectors on a hard drive or a faulty external storage device, can result in the loss or corruption of ".MSHA" files.
  10. Natural disasters or physical damage: Natural disasters like floods, fires, or physical damage to the storage media can cause the loss or failure of ".MSHA" files.

How to recover lost ".MSHA" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".MSHA" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".MSHA" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".MSHA" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".MSHA" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".MSHA" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".MSHA" extension?

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Programs that open ".MSHA" files

Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
The Helpware Group FAR The Helpware Group FAR
Microsoft Notepad Microsoft Notepad
Other <a href=text editor"> Other text editor

Additional Information

  • File type: Microsoft Help Asset File

  • File extension: .MSHA

  • Developer: Microsoft

  • Category: Developer Files

  • Format: XML

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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