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How to open DSS files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open DSS file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate DSS files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. DSS File Extension
  2. 2. How to open DSS file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports DSS files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open DSS files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with DSS files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to DSS files occur
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DSS File Extension

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How to open DSS file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .DSS files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports DSS files

In order to open DSS file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with DSS extension.

Programs that can open DSS files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
MAC OS

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, DSS files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on DSS files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to DSS files.

Step 2. Associate given software with DSS files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting DSS files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with DSS files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open DSS files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open DSS files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the DSS file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with DSS extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the DSS file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the DSS file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on DSS files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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