SST File Extension

What is SST file?

SST is a file extension commonly associated with Serialized Certificate Store Format files. Serialized Certificate Store Format specification was created by Microsoft. Files with SST extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SST extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports SST files is Microsoft Certificate Manager.

Programs which support SST file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SST files. Files with SST suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SST extension?

Problems with accessing SST may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Serialized Certificate Store Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Certificate Manager

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SST files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft Certificate Manager. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft Certificate Manager installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Certificate Manager and update if needed

If the problems with opening SST files still occur even after installing Microsoft Certificate Manager, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Certificate Manager is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why SST files are not compatible with Microsoft Certificate Manager. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Certificate Manager.

Step 3. Associate Serialized Certificate Store Format files with Microsoft Certificate Manager

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Certificate Manager installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SST on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SST with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Certificate Manager is installed, check the Always use this app to open SST files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SST extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SST extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the SST for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SST file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The SST 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 SST file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SST file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SST file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with SST extension is complete and error-free

If the SST file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SST extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Certificate Manager

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Serialized Certificate Store Format files. It may be the case that the SST files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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