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I cannot open a STATES 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 STATES files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening STATES will be resolved!

  1. 1. STATES File Extension
  2. 2. How to open STATES file?
    1. 2.1 Download and install application that supports STATES files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that support STATES files
    2. 2.2 Verify whether STATES files are associated with appropriate software
    3. 2.3 Check STATES file for other errors
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STATES File Extension

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  • File developer Stardock Corporation
  • File category Raster Image Files
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How to open STATES file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with STATES 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 STATES files

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

Programs that support STATES files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Verify whether STATES files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports STATES files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with STATES files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support STATES 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 STATES files with the selected program.

Changing STATES file association in registry

File association for STATES 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 STATES file for other errors

  • STATES file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening STATES files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected STATES file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For STATES 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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