Opening STS Files

The STS file type is primarily associated with Spintires MudRunner.

STS	File extension: STS
	File type:	specialized data file

What is an STS file?

STS files mostly belong to Spintires MudRunner. An STS file is not a single‐purpose file format. Instead, it is used by different applications to store specific data. For instance,

Game Data: Some STS files are used by Spintires MudRunner to save map and level progress.
Configuration Settings: Other files use ZIP or XML formats to hold secure token service configurations or tool settings. In one case, the XML-based STS file is managed by an application called STS Tool. For more details, visit STS Tool.
Business and Design Data: Certain systems use STS files to store items like Russian tax returns (for example, in Sage 50 Accounts) or sewing pattern data via Trimble Business Center. Information is available at Sage.
Scientific and Diagnostic Data: Other uses include storing spacecraft telemetry data (linked to the MAVEN mission at MAVEN), PCB drill instructions from layout software, and even logs such as Serial SCSI traces or car diagnostic data.
Media Presets: In some cases, STS files save audio presets (for example, from Orban Optimod) or sample data for musical notation in StaffPad.

FilExt.com notes: Each file is application specific and must be viewed or edited with the software that created it. If the file is XML-based or compressed (ZIP), a simple text editor or archive tool might let you examine its contents. Always check the file’s origin before attempting modifications.

How to open STS files

You need a suitable software like Spintires MudRunner to open an STS 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 STS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a STS 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 STS files:

Spintires MudRunner
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. STS files are often referred to as Spintires MudRunner games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
C (Project Status Info) by Microsoft Corporation
MicroSim PCBoard Status of Autorouting Run
Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File
(status data)
Scream Tracker Song

STS file format details:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the STS files:

Files with the STS extension are quite widely used. This file type is used by many programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

9% of all STS files start with the magic bytes ¹ï3, which are always the first bytes of this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are 660 KB to 4 MB in size, with a median of 1 MB. The file type was created recently. A usual file name is _multiplayer.sts or level_plains.sts. Such STS files store data about level, multiplayer, plains and coast.
7% of all STS files use the ZIP format, i.e. an STS file contains several compressed files. The number of files included is on average 1 and ranges from 1 to 170. Customary file names are 1.sts. A little tip: If you rename the file extension to .zip and then double-click, you will see the included files and images. The file size is in the range of 19 KB to 1 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: 1.sts.

All other STS files (84%) have no consistent format, the following 14 formats exist: Microsoft C/C, XML, wDU, OBJECT, ARS, ELECTRA, Copyright and TST. Often described as save, smash, saved, state, flood, prokaraoke, quicksave, seclannms, statistic, global, auto, func or mesa. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your STS file!

Technical Data for STS File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

mst, edf, trc, stse, sts2012, sta, stu, stts, plc, tst, txt, stp, dri, zip, pdf, cnt, st, dbk, rar, sol, cmp, jpg, mc6, borland, sav, xml, cfg

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, text/ini

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: SmileTiger WebPresentation Client
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\stwp\wp\launch.exe %1

ProgramID: AdriSTS
EXEFile: F:\DOCUME~1\Matthew\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.343\adripsx\AdriILE.exe %1

ProgramID: AdriSTS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AdriPSX ILE Edition 1-0-5\adripsx\AdriILE.exe

ProgramID: AdriSTS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adripsx\AdriILE.exe

ProgramID: AdriSTS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AdriPSX ILE Edition 1-0-5\adripsx\AdriILE.exe

ProgramID: AdriSTS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adripsx\AdriILE.exe

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an sts specialized data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with STS files

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