Tips to open SSP file
Can't open the SSP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SSP files as well as a list of programs that support SSP files.
SSP file extension
| File Name |
SAS Transport Data Format |
| File Developer |
SAS Institute Inc. |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SSP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SSP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SSP file on each system platform.
What is SSP file?
The file with the extension SSP is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is SAS Institute Inc.. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. SAS Transport Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is SAS. This was created by SAS Institute Inc..
How to open SSP file?
The most common problem when using SAS Transport Data Format is that a specific SSP is not associated with the program. This causes the file SSP 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 SSP 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 SAS
The first step is to check if the computer has the SAS program installed. To do this, enter the name SAS into the 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 SSP.
Programs to open SSP file
Remember to download programs supporting SSP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SAS with SSP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SSP file to open in the SAS application, but you can set it manually. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SSP file with the SAS program.
Step 3. Update SAS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SAS program, it is possible that SAS Transport Data Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SAS Institute Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SSP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SSP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SSP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SSP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SSP 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.
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 SSP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SAS Institute Inc., 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 SSP 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.
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. Copying the SSP file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SSP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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