File extension HST
| File type | Yahooo Messenger History Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a HST file?
HST file extension is similar in use to more common LOG files, but HST files can be used for a broader range of purposes by various programs such as antivirus tools, web apps, or graphical editors.
HST document files store information related to given program’s activity. HST file not only allow users to view archived data, but also can be helpful in monitoring software’s automated update processes.
Program(s) that can open the .HST file
Mac OS
How to open HST files
If you cannot open the HST file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports HST among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the HST file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the HST format files
The inability to open and operate the HST file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Yahooo Messenger History Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a HST file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the HST file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the HST from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the HST format
- The HST file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the HST file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a HST file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the HST file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the HST file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the HST file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.HST) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected HST file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the HST file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. HST) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.