RST File Extension

What is RST file?

RST is a file extension commonly associated with ReStructuredText Format files. RST files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. RST file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. Users are advised to use RSTTool software for managing RST files, although 6 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support RST file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support RST files. RST files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with RST extension?

Problems with accessing RST may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with RST 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. Install RSTTool software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RST files is that no program that can handle RST files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing RSTTool or different compatible program, such as gVim, WordPad, Windows Notepad. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download RSTTool installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update RSTTool to the latest version

You still cannot access RST files although RSTTool is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why RST files are not compatible with RSTTool. The most recent version of RSTTool is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign RSTTool to RST files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate RST files with latest version of RSTTool you have installed 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RST file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where RSTTool is installed, check the Always use this app to open RST files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with RST extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 RST extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the RST file is complete and free of errors

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

1. The RST may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the RST is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the RST file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic RST 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. When downloading the file with RST 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle RSTTool

If the systems has insufficient resources to open RST files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with ReStructuredText Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with RST files affecting older versions of given software.

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