Tips to open STW file

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

STW file extension

File Name StarOffice Document Template
File Developer Oracle
File Category Text Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is STW file?

The file in the STW format belongs to the Text Files category. The author of this format is Oracle. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. StarOffice Document Template appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. There are also 9 alternative programs to handle the STW file. AbiWord, LibreOffice, StarOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open STW file?

The main problem with StarOffice Document Template is that the STW file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open STW, 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 STW 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 Apache OpenOffice

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache OpenOffice program installed. To do this, enter the name Apache OpenOffice into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file STW.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with STW files

If, despite the installed application, the STW file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice application, you must create a file 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 STW file with the Apache OpenOffice program.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that StarOffice Document Template requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Apache Software Foundation website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the STW file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the STW file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected STW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of STW file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged STW files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Oracle help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted STW 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the STW file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the STW file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.