STR File Extension

What is STR file?

STR is a file extension commonly associated with DBASE Structure List Object Format files. dataBased Intelligence defined the DBASE Structure List Object Format format standard. STR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with STR extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. dBASE is by far the most used program for working with STR files. On the official website of dataBased Intelligence, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thedBASE software, but also about STR and other supported file formats.

Programs which support STR file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support STR files. Files with STR 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 STR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening STR files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with STR extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install dBASE

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening STR files is that no program that can handle STR files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install dBASE. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading dBASE installed is by going to developer’s website (dataBased Intelligence, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of dBASE and update if needed

If the problems with opening STR files still occur even after installing dBASE, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of dBASE is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that dBASE cannot handle files with STR may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of dBASE should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign dBASE to STR files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate STR files with latest version of dBASE you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the STR file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the dBASE installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open STR files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected STR file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with STR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the STR is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the STR file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the STR file for viruses or malware

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

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

If you obtained the problematic STR 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. If the STR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

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 DBASE Structure List Object Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run dBASE

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support STR files. Close all running programs and try opening the STR file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DBASE Structure List Object Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with STR files affecting older versions of given software.

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