Open files with LST extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a LST file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the LST file with ease.
LST File Extension
- File type Data List
- File developer N/A
- File category Text Files
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What is a(n) LST file?
The LST (Data List) file type is a plain text format used for storing lists of unstructured data. It is a simple way of organizing information without having to use a full database. An LST file can contain alphanumeric characters, spaces, line breaks, and tab characters. It is common for different sections of the list to be separated by tabs, although this is not required.
An LST file can be opened in a text editor and the contents edited manually. The structure of an LST file makes it easy to generate reports or to perform searches. It is also commonly used as an input format by statistical software packages.
How to open LST file?
LST file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If LST file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the LST file for errors
- No program that supports LST files is installed on the system
- No program that supports LST files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open LST files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- LST file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with LST extension can be found below:
Programs that can open LST files
Step 2. Associate software supporting LST with this file format
- Right-click on the LST file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the LST file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with LST files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with LST file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports LST files.
