How to open STG files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open STG file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate STG files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
STG File Extension
- File type ActiveSync Backup Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Backup Files
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How to open STG file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .STG files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports STG files
In order to open STG file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with STG extension.
Programs that can open STG files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, STG files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on STG files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to STG files.
Step 2. Associate given software with STG files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting STG files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with STG files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open STG files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open STG files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to STG files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the STG file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with STG extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the STG file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the STG file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on STG files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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