Tips to open WSS file
Can't open the WSS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSS files as well as a list of programs that support WSS files.
WSS file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Windows Sound System |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
System Files |
The WSS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSS file on each system platform.
What is WSS file?
The file in the WSS format belongs to the System Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. System Files consists of 323 similar files. Microsoft Windows Sound System appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Windows. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WSS file?
The main problem with Microsoft Windows Sound System is that the WSS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WSS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSS 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 Windows
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WSS files.
Programs to open WSS file
Remember to download programs supporting WSS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with WSS files
If, despite the installed application, the WSS file does not start in the Microsoft Windows application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows application as the default for handling the WSS file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Windows program, it is possible that Microsoft Windows Sound System 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 WSS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WSS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 WSS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WSS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WSS file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WSS files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WSS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 WSS file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WSS file again. 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.
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