Tips to open VMSS file
Can't open the VMSS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VMSS files as well as a list of programs that support VMSS files.
VMSS file extension
| File Name |
VMware Suspended State Format |
| File Developer |
VMware |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The VMSS file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VMSS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VMSS file on each system platform.
What is VMSS file?
The VMSS file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is VMware. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. VMware Suspended State Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Windows. The main program that supports this format is VMware Workstation. This was created by VMware, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VMSS file. VMware vSphere will apply when it is not possible to use VMware Workstation.
How to open VMSS file?
The most common problem when using VMware Suspended State Format is that a specific VMSS is not associated with the program. This causes the file VMSS 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 VMSS 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 VMware Workstation
In this case, you should first verify that the VMware Workstation application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing VMware Workstation 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 VMSS with VMware Workstation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VMSS files.
Programs to open VMSS file
Remember to download programs supporting VMSS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with VMSS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VMSS file still does not use the VMware Workstation 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the VMSS file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware Suspended State Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the VMware, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VMSS 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 VMSS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to VMSS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VMSS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VMSS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of VMSS 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VMSS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact VMware
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VMSS 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move VMSS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VMSS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the VMSS file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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