Kinds of VSA Files

Primary VSA File Association

.VSA

Formatting:	.vsa
Class:	Virtual Software Archive

Virtual software archive file created by Virtual Package Editor, a tool for creating and editing virtual software packages. This format seems to be obsolete.

Created by:	Symantec Corporation
Function:	Compressed Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vsa

Software Programs That Open The Virtual Software Archive:

Wise Package Studio by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Secondary VSA Associations

.VSA

Formatting:	.vsa
Class:	VideoScape Scene File

Rendered scene created by VideoScape, a 3D computer graphics editor used to produce 3D rendering images.

Created by:	NewTek
Function:	Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open VideoScape Scene File Files:

LightWave 3D by NewTek

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening VSA Files

Frequent VSA Opening Issues

Wise Package Studio Not Present

Double-clicking your VSA file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open VSA File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Wise Package Studio isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your VSA file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another VSA-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Obsolete Version of Wise Package Studio

It is possible that your version of Wise Package Studio isn't able to open your Virtual Software Archive file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Wise Package Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Virtual Software Archive file was created by a newer Wise Package Studio than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your VSA file and clicking "Properties".

Regardless, most of the VSA file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Wise Package Studio installed.

Additional VSA Opening Issues

Errors opening Virtual Software Archive files can still occur even with the latest Wise Package Studio software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening VSA files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VSA
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry VSA description
• Defective install of a VSA program, such as Wise Package Studio
• The VSA itself is corrupted
• Your VSA has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with VSA software need to be updated
• Windows cannot load your Virtual Software Archive file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)