Tips to open STI file

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

STI file extension

File Name StarOffice Presentation Template
File Developer Oracle
File Category Data Files

The STI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the STI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the STI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is STI file?

The file with the extension STI is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Oracle. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. StarOffice Presentation Template is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. LibreOffice, NeoOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony will apply when it is not possible to use OpenOffice.org Impress.

How to open STI file?

An often recurring problem with StarOffice Presentation Template is that STI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open STI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the STI 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 OpenOffice.org Impress

In this case, you should first verify that the OpenOffice.org Impress application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OpenOffice.org Impress 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 STI files.

Step 2. Create association of OpenOffice.org Impress with STI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the STI file to open in the OpenOffice.org Impress application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the STI file with the OpenOffice.org Impress application.

Step 3. Update OpenOffice.org Impress to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the OpenOffice.org Impress program, it is possible that StarOffice Presentation Template requires a newer version of the program.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The STI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the STI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file STI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected STI 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 STI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 STI file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file STI 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the STI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the STI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the STI file again. However, some background programs may block the STI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.