SPDESIGNSTM File Extension

What is SPDESIGNSTM file?

Full format name of files that use SPDESIGNSTM extension is Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer Format. SPDESIGNSTM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with SPDESIGNSTM extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing SPDESIGNSTM files is Office SharePoint Designer. Software named Office SharePoint Designer was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SPDESIGNSTM files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SPDESIGNSTM file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SPDESIGNSTM files. SPDESIGNSTM files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/24/2020

How to open file with SPDESIGNSTM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SPDESIGNSTM files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with SPDESIGNSTM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SPDESIGNSTM files.

Step 1. Download and install Office SharePoint Designer

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SPDESIGNSTM files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Office SharePoint Designer. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Office SharePoint Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Office SharePoint Designer and update if needed

You still cannot access SPDESIGNSTM files although Office SharePoint Designer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Office SharePoint Designer cannot handle files with SPDESIGNSTM may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Office SharePoint Designer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SPDESIGNSTM files to Office SharePoint Designer

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the SPDESIGNSTM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Office SharePoint Designer is installed, check the Always use this app to open SPDESIGNSTM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SPDESIGNSTM file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SPDESIGNSTM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SPDESIGNSTM is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SPDESIGNSTM file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SPDESIGNSTM 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 SPDESIGNSTM 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. If the SPDESIGNSTM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the SPDESIGNSTM file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic SPDESIGNSTM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with SPDESIGNSTM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Office SharePoint Designer

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SPDESIGNSTM files affecting older versions of given software.

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