Tips to open SPSX file
Can't open the SPSX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPSX files as well as a list of programs that support SPSX files.
SPSX file extension
| File Name |
IBM SPSS Password Protected Data Format |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The SPSX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPSX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPSX file on each system platform.
What is SPSX file?
The file in the SPSX format belongs to the Encoded Files category. Encoded Files consists of 236 similar files. IBM SPSS Password Protected Data Format 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 SPSX file?
The most common problem when using IBM SPSS Password Protected Data Format is that a specific SPSX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SPSX, 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 SPSX 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. This can be achieved by typing SPSS into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file SPSX.
Programs to open SPSX file
Remember to download programs supporting SPSX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SPSS with SPSX files
If, despite the installed application, the SPSX file does not start in the SPSS application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SPSX file with the SPSS program.
Step 3. Update SPSS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SPSS program with the IBM SPSS Password Protected Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPSX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SPSX file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SPSX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SPSX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SPSX files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SPSX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SPSX 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SPSX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects 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 you have to wait for the session to the file SPSX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SPSX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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