Tips to open HIST file
Can't open the HIST file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIST files as well as a list of programs that support HIST files.
HIST file extension
| File Name |
MicroStrategy History Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HIST file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIST files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIST file on each system platform.
What is HIST file?
The HIST file has been categorized as Misc Files. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. MicroStrategy History Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The MicroStrategy application is recommended to open the file. It was released by MicroStrategy.
How to open HIST file?
The main problem with MicroStrategy History Data Format is that the HIST file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HIST, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HIST 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 MicroStrategy
The first step is to check if the computer has the MicroStrategy program installed. To do this, enter the name MicroStrategy into the system search engine. 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 HIST files.
Programs to open HIST file
Remember to download programs supporting HIST files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MicroStrategy with HIST files
If, despite the installed application, the HIST file does not start in the MicroStrategy application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the MicroStrategy application as the default for handling the HIST file.
Step 3. Update MicroStrategy to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MicroStrategy program with the MicroStrategy History Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the MicroStrategy website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIST file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The HIST file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HIST file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HIST or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected HIST file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HIST files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HIST file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HIST files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move HIST to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the HIST file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HIST to close. However, some background programs may block the HIST file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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