Tips to open STG file
Can't open the STG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open STG files as well as a list of programs that support STG files.
STG file extension
| File Name |
ActiveSync Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The STG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the STG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the STG file on each system platform.
What is STG file?
The file with the extension STG is the Backup Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. ActiveSync Backup Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ActiveSync application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Backup File Restorer will apply when it is not possible to use ActiveSync.
How to open STG file?
The most common problem when using ActiveSync Backup Format is that a specific STG is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that STG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the STG 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 ActiveSync
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ActiveSync is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ActiveSync in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open STG files.
Programs to open STG file
Remember to download programs supporting STG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveSync with STG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the STG file still does not use the ActiveSync program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the STG file with the ActiveSync program.
Step 3. Update ActiveSync to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ActiveSync program, it is possible that ActiveSync Backup Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the STG 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to STG 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. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the STG file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected STG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the STG files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged STG files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted STG 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the STG file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the STG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the STG file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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