I cannot open a LOCALSTORAGE file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with LOCALSTORAGE files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening LOCALSTORAGE will be resolved!

LOCALSTORAGE File Extension

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  • File type WebKit Local Storage Data Format
  • File developer The WebKit Open Source Project
  • File category Data Files
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What is a(n) LOCALSTORAGE file?

The data file with the extension .LOCALSTORAGE stores local data for browser plug-ins saved in binary format or browser settings presented in the form of a SQLite database. These files can be found with the most popular browsers using WebKit.

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How to open LOCALSTORAGE file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with LOCALSTORAGE extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports LOCALSTORAGE files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open LOCALSTORAGE files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support LOCALSTORAGE files

Step 2. Verify whether LOCALSTORAGE files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports LOCALSTORAGE files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with LOCALSTORAGE files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support LOCALSTORAGE files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open LOCALSTORAGE files with the selected program.

Changing LOCALSTORAGE file association in registry

File association for LOCALSTORAGE files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check LOCALSTORAGE file for other errors

  • LOCALSTORAGE file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening LOCALSTORAGE files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected LOCALSTORAGE file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For LOCALSTORAGE files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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