File extension MSSTYLES
| File type | Microsoft Windows Resources Themes Luna Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a MSSTYLES file?
MSSTYLES is a file extension characteristic of the older Windows XP operating system. MSSTYLES are files used to store styles for the system. Such files made it possible to customize the graphical user interface according to his preferences. Such a file could change the shape and size of individual elements of the system and adjust its colors.
MSSTYLES files were pre-installed with the system, but users could load their files onto the system using the StyleXP utility. Currently, Windows XP and the MSSTYLES format are less and less common and are considered obsolete.
Program(s) that can open the .MSSTYLES file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open MSSTYLES files
If you cannot open the MSSTYLES 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 MSSTYLES 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 MSSTYLES file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MSSTYLES format files
The inability to open and operate the MSSTYLES 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 Microsoft Windows Resources Themes Luna Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MSSTYLES file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MSSTYLES file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MSSTYLES from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MSSTYLES format
- The MSSTYLES 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 MSSTYLES file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MSSTYLES file are out of date.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 MSSTYLES file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MSSTYLES file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MSSTYLES file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 10/21/2021
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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.MSSTYLES) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MSSTYLES 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 MSSTYLES 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. MSSTYLES) 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.