.HMT File Type
File extension: HMT or .hmt
Author of the .hmt file extension: Microsoft Corporation
Category: Miscellaneous
Programs that use the .hmt file type: Various
Explanation of .hmt file extensions:
The .hmt file extension stands for HighMAT which was a technology being developed by Microsoft to organize media formats such as MP3, JPG, WMA, MPEG-4, and JPG on CDs. However, HighMAT is no longer being developed my Microsoft.
Typical problems associated with the .hmt file extension:
One of the most common problems with .hmt files is that it is no longer being developed or supported. This means that unless you currently have a HMT compatible DVD or CD player or software application, you may not be able to play these files.
Solutions/Recommendations:
The following manufacturers previously supported the HighMAT format. You may be able to find a compatible device or application by contacting these manufacturers: Ali Corporation, Analog Devices, Inc., Apex Digital, Inc., Aplix Corporation, B.H.A Corporation, Creative Technology, Ltd., ECI, Equator Technologies, Inc., ESS Technology, Inc., Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., JVC, KiSS Technology A/S, Malata North America, Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics Industries, Ltd., MediaTek, Inc., Panasonic, Pinnacle Systems, Inc., Roxio, Inc., Sigma Designs, Inc., Sonic Solutions, and Zoran Corporation.
If you have Windows XP and an older HighMAT compatible CD or DVD player, you can still download the Microsoft Windows XP CD Writing Wizard for creating your own HighMAT CDs by visiting Microsoft’s knowledgebase.
Associated links:
Microsoft Knowledgebase Article about the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831240
Download the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard - http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/2/b/22b5a5fa-fb50-4fc3-9f27-ba27816ec844/HMTCDWizard_enu.exe
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