Tips to open HST file

Can't open the HST file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HST files as well as a list of programs that support HST files.

HST file extension

File Name History Format
File Category Data Files

The HST file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HST files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HST file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is HST file?

The HST file has been categorized as Data Files. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. History Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use Yahoo! Instant Messenger in case Various programs cannot be used.

How to open HST file?

The most common problem when using History Format is that a specific HST is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that HST files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HST 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 Various programs

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Various programs is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Various programs into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HST files.

Step 2. Create association of Various programs with HST files

If, despite the installed application, the HST file does not start in the Various programs 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Various programs application as the default for handling the HST file.

Step 3. Update Various programs to the latest version

If, however, after binding Various programs with History Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HST file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HST files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HST file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HST file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HST file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HST file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file HST except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HST file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HST 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 HST to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HST file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.