Tips to open DESS file
Can't open the DESS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DESS files as well as a list of programs that support DESS files.
DESS file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The DESS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DESS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DESS file on each system platform.
What is DESS file?
The file with the extension DESS is the Game Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Device Emulator application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open DESS file?
The main problem with Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State is that the DESS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DESS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DESS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Device Emulator
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Device Emulator program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Device Emulator into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DESS files.
Programs to open DESS file
Remember to download programs supporting DESS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Device Emulator with DESS files
If, despite the installed application, the DESS file does not start in the Microsoft Device Emulator application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DESS file with the Microsoft Device Emulator application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Device Emulator to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Device Emulator program with the Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DESS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the DESS file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DESS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DESS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of DESS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DESS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DESS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move DESS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DESS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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