SNT File Extension

What is SNT file?

Files with .SNT filename extension contain information about one or more notes created with Sticky Notes. Sticky Notes is an application included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 distributions, although each system uses slightly different SNT format despite using the same .SNT extension. SNT files store notes that can be placed on the desktop in a manner similar to post-it notes and will persist between sessions for the same user.

Contents of SNT files

Each SNT files stores complete information about notes created by given user, including:

• Note’s text,
• Note’s background color,,
• Fonts and formatting:
  
  • Size,
  • Bullets and numbering - 6 types,
  • Text alignment,
  • Font options: bold, italics, underline, strikethrough.
• Locations of notes on the desktop.

SNT files allow notes to persist on the desktop using the same layout between user sessions.

How to create a SNT file?

Sticky Notes is available from Windows Accessories menu. The application can be launched by using the Launch options and entering stickynotes.exe command or by choosing Sticky Notes from the Start menu. Sticky Notes support standard keyboard shortcuts. On older systems Sticky Notes data was saved in StickyNotes.snt file. Created notes are saved automatically.

The new design of Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes on Windows 10 offer many additional features. The application supports note synchronization across accounts via Microsoft cloud service. The new version also allow users to add images to notes, a functionality that as been present in many similar mobile or desktop applications, such as Google Keep, for quite some time. Notes are managed from Outlook, where they can be imported and exported. Windows 10 Sticky Notes uses a completely different file format for saving notes, which uses the .SQLITE filename extension. Additionally, the current versions offers option to convert SNT notes to the format the Windows 10 Sticky Notes uses, which can be done automatically by placing given SNT files in the appropriate Sticky Notes folder.

Programs which support SNT file extension

Programs that can handle SNT files are as follows. Files with SNT extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 02/21/2022

How to open file with SNT extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SNT files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Sticky Notes Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Sticky Notes software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SNT files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Microsoft Sticky Notes or one to the listed programs: Microsoft Windows 7. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft Sticky Notes installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Sticky Notes and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Sticky Notes installed on your systems and SNT files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Microsoft Sticky Notes cannot handle files with SNT may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Microsoft Sticky Notes is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SNT files to Microsoft Sticky Notes

After installing Microsoft Sticky Notes (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SNT files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the SNT file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Sticky Notes is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SNT files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the SNT file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Microsoft Sticky Notes and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SNT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the SNT file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SNT file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The SNT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SNT file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. SNT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic SNT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SNT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Sticky Notes Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Sticky Notes

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SNT extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Sticky Notes Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SNT files.

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