File Extension Library


.HST File Extension

  • Category: Data Files

What are .HST files and how to open them?

Can't open .HST file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HST file.

What is a .HST file extension?

.HST file extension has been classified as Data Files.

.HST is History File

Contains a history of events related to a specific program; similar to a .LOG file, but may be used for a broader range of purposes.

HST files are created by various programs including Corel WordPerfect (for spellcheck updates), Symantec Anti-Virus (for virus definition updates), Garmin MotionBased (for tracked GPS data), Netscape (for Web browsing history), and Yahoo! Messenger (for chat history).

How to fix problems with .HST files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HST files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HST file format
  2. You need to check the .HST file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)