STI File Extension

What is STI file?

STI is a file extension commonly associated with StarOffice Presentation Template files. StarOffice Presentation Template specification was created by Oracle. Files with STI extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. STI file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. OpenOffice.org Impress supports STI files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 7 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support STI file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with STI files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with STI 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 STI extension?

Problems with accessing STI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with STI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the OpenOffice.org Impress

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports STI files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select OpenOffice.org Impress or one of the recommended programs (for example, LibreOffice, NeoOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support STI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit OpenOffice.org Impress website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update OpenOffice.org Impress to the latest version

If you already have OpenOffice.org Impress installed on your systems and STI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of OpenOffice.org Impress installed, it may not support STI format. The latest version of OpenOffice.org Impress should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open STI files to OpenOffice.org Impress

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the STI file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the OpenOffice.org Impress installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open STI files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected STI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 STI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the STI file is complete and free of 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 STI file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the STI file for viruses or malware

If the STI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the STI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the STI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the STI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the StarOffice Presentation Template file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run OpenOffice.org Impress

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with StarOffice Presentation Template file. It may be the case that the STI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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