Tips to open ESS file
Can't open the ESS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ESS files as well as a list of programs that support ESS files.
ESS file extension
| File Name |
The Elder Scrolls Saved Game |
| File Developer |
Bethesda Softworks |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The ESS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ESS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ESS file on each system platform.
What is ESS file?
The file with the extension ESS is the Game Files file type. It was designed by Bethesda Softworks. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. The Elder Scrolls Saved Game appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows.
How to open ESS file?
The most common problem when using The Elder Scrolls Saved Game is that a specific ESS is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ESS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ESS 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 The Elder Scrolls
In this case, you should first verify that the The Elder Scrolls application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name The Elder Scrolls into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file ESS.
Programs to open ESS file
Remember to download programs supporting ESS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Elder Scrolls with ESS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ESS file still does not use the The Elder Scrolls program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the The Elder Scrolls application as the default for handling the ESS file.
Step 3. Update The Elder Scrolls to the latest version
If, despite the association of the The Elder Scrolls program with the The Elder Scrolls Saved Game file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ESS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ESS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ESS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ESS file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ESS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ESS file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ESS file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ESS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ESS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ESS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ESS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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