All about WST Files

The WST file type is primarily associated with Bitvise SSH Server.

WSTFile Extension WST
 File extension: WST
File type:  configuration file

What is a WST file?

WST files mostly belong to Bitvise SSH Server. WST files are used in diverse areas. In one common instance, the file holds settings for Bitvise SSH Server. It stores configuration details such as connection parameters and user settings. More details are available at Bitvise SSH Server.
  • SSH Server Settings: This file type is often a configuration file for the Bitvise SSH Server. Open it with the Bitvise software or a text editor if the file is in plain text.
  • Arcade Game Sound: Some WST files contain sound data, used with arcade emulators like MAME or WonderSwan setups. Visit MAME for further information.
  • Laser Marking Script: Certain WST files include scripts for laser marking processes. These are used with industrial tools such as TruTops Mark by TRUMPF. More details can be found at TRUMPF TruTops Mark.
    • FilExt.com note: Examine the file’s context to decide which application should open it. The content might show clear configuration parameters, sound data references, or script instructions.

    How can I open a WST file?

    You need a suitable software like Bitvise SSH Server to open a WST file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WST file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WST file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert WST files:

    1. Bitvise SSH Server
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WST files are often referred to as Bitvise SSH Server settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. GridImp (Color Palettes, etc.) by Winwaed Software Technology LLC
      GridImp is designed to plot contour-like datasets that are indexed by coordinates, rather than by place names for use in Microsoft MapPoint. This file is an XML-based format used by GridImp to store custom color palettes for use in MapPoint. The file format was intended to hold other MapPoint-related information, but this has yet to be realized. This file format is classified as XML.
    3. NextSTART (Theme) by Winstep Software Technologies
      NextSTART is a skinnable, and dynamic pop-up menu system that can be used as a replacement or supplement to the Windows Start Menu.
    4. WordStar Text File

    Technical Data for WST File Extension

    File classification:
    Settings
    Related files:
    vgm, conf, wset, wts, bmp, cgb, cfg, ini, xml, txt
    Mime type:
    application/octet-stream

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: ZipZag.wst
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1
    ProgramID: chpsitefile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Claris Corp\Claris Home Page 3.0\Homepage.exe %1
    ProgramID: TheCloud.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Shunra\Cloud\THECLO~1.EXE

    a wst configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with WST files

    • Associate the WST file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest WST file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Bitvise SSH Server update.
    • To make sure that your WST file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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