Tips to open SLST file

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

SLST file extension

File Name Game Data Format
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
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What is SLST file?

The file with the extension SLST is the Game Files file type. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Game Data Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is TextEdit. This was created by Apple, Inc.. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the SLST file. You can use Microsoft Word, WordPad, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor in case TextEdit cannot be used.

How to open SLST file?

The most common problem when using Game Data Format is that a specific SLST is not associated with the program. This causes the file SLST to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SLST 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 TextEdit

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextEdit is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing TextEdit into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SLST files.

Step 2. Create association of TextEdit with SLST files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SLST file to open in the TextEdit application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SLST file with the TextEdit program.

Step 3. Update TextEdit to the latest version

If, however, after binding TextEdit with Game Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The SLST file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SLST file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 SLST or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SLST 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 SLST file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SLST file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SLST 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SLST file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SLST file again. However, some background programs may block the SLST file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.