Tips to open RSDS file

Can't open the RSDS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RSDS files as well as a list of programs that support RSDS files.

RSDS file extension

File Name SharePoint Shared Data Source
File Category Misc Files

The RSDS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RSDS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RSDS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is RSDS file?

The file with the extension RSDS is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. SharePoint Shared Data Source is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft SharePoint Workspace. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the RSDS file. You can use Microsoft SharePoint Server in case Microsoft SharePoint Workspace cannot be used.

How to open RSDS file?

The main problem with SharePoint Shared Data Source is that the RSDS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file RSDS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RSDS 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 SharePoint Workspace

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft SharePoint Workspace into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RSDS with Microsoft SharePoint Workspace. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RSDS files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft SharePoint Workspace with RSDS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RSDS file still does not use the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RSDS file with the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft SharePoint Workspace to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program, it is possible that SharePoint Shared Data Source requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RSDS file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RSDS file. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RSDS file. Sometimes virus-infected RSDS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RSDS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RSDS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RSDS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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 RSDS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.