Tips to open DSTA file
Can't open the DSTA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DSTA files as well as a list of programs that support DSTA files.
DSTA file extension
| File Name |
Keysight PLTS State Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DSTA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSTA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSTA file on each system platform.
What is DSTA file?
The file in the DSTA format belongs to the Misc Files category. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Keysight PLTS State Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Physical Layer Test System application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Keysight Technologies.
How to open DSTA file?
An often recurring problem with Keysight PLTS State Data Format is that DSTA is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DSTA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DSTA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Physical Layer Test System
The first step is to check if the computer has the Physical Layer Test System program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Physical Layer Test System in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DSTA files.
Programs to open DSTA file
Remember to download programs supporting DSTA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Physical Layer Test System with DSTA files
If, despite the installed application, the DSTA file does not start in the Physical Layer Test System application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DSTA file with the Physical Layer Test System application.
Step 3. Update Physical Layer Test System to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Physical Layer Test System program, it is possible that Keysight PLTS State Data Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Keysight Technologies website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DSTA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The DSTA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DSTA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DSTA file. However, remember that not every infected DSTA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DSTA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DSTA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DSTA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DSTA file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DSTA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DSTA to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DSTA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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