Tips to open WSSX file
Can't open the WSSX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSSX files as well as a list of programs that support WSSX files.
WSSX file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Windows Server Add-on Format |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The WSSX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSSX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSSX file on each system platform.
What is WSSX file?
The file with the extension WSSX is the Plugin Files file type. Plugin Files consists of 179 similar files. Microsoft Windows Server Add-on Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows Server in case Microsoft Visual Studio cannot be used.
How to open WSSX file?
The main problem with Microsoft Windows Server Add-on Format is that the WSSX file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WSSX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSSX 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 Visual Studio
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Visual Studio is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Visual Studio in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WSSX with Microsoft Visual Studio. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WSSX files.
Programs to open WSSX file
Remember to download programs supporting WSSX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with WSSX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WSSX file still does not use the Microsoft Visual Studio 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. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WSSX file with the Microsoft Visual Studio application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Visual Studio program, it is possible that Microsoft Windows Server Add-on Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WSSX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WSSX file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WSSX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WSSX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WSSX 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WSSX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WSSX 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WSSX 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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WSSX 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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