Tips to open SPSS file

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

SPSS file extension

File Name SPSS
File Developer IBM
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is SPSS file?

The file with the extension SPSS is the Misc Files file type. It was designed by IBM. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. SPSS 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 SPSS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM.

How to open SPSS file?

An often recurring problem with SPSS is that SPSS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SPSS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SPSS 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 SPSS

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SPSS is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SPSS into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SPSS with SPSS. Below you will find a list of applications that support SPSS files.

Programs to open SPSS file

Remember to download programs supporting SPSS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of SPSS with SPSS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SPSS file still does not use the SPSS program, it means no 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. 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 SPSS application as the default for handling the SPSS file.

Step 3. Update SPSS to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SPSS program, it is possible that SPSS 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 IBM page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SPSS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SPSS file. Sometimes virus-infected SPSS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SPSS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SPSS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SPSS except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the SPSS file to another location.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SPSS to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.