What's the SPS File?

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SPS File Summary

The SPS File Extension has eight different file types (mostly seen as the SPSS Program File format) and can be opened with fourteen distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by IBM (IBM SPSS software). Generally, these files are considered Data Files, but they can also be Backup Files or Game Files.

File Extension SPS is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main SPS file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SPS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SPS file.

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Types of SPS Files

  8 known file types use this extension

Primary SPS File Association

.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:SPSS Program File

SPS file extension may refer to a program file used by a statistical analysis application called SPSS. These files contain instructions in a plain text format written using SPSS syntax. In general, these files are developed by SPSS Syntax Editor. These instructions are used to automate statistical analysis and manipulate datasets.

Company: IBM
Kind:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sps

Software Programs That Open The SPSS Program File:


IBM SPSS by IBM

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Alternative SPS Types

.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:SyncBack Settings File
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Quake 3 Engine Speaker Definition File
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Sharkport PS2 Save File
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Atari Spectrum 512 Smooshed Bitmap Image
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Winamp Signal Processing Studio DSP Effect File
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:StoneTracker Audio File
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Oracle Package Spec File

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SPS Demand


Leading Mobiles

SamsungAppleHuaweiXiaomiLGSamsung: 41%Apple: 31%Huawei: 13%Xiaomi: 10%LG: 4%
Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Hierarchy

WindowsAndroidiOSMacintoshLinuxWindows: 83%Android: 12%iOS: 3%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%
Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


SPS Troubleshooting


Frequent SPS Opening Issues

IBM SPSS is Not Installed

Double-clicking your SPS file prompts the message "- Can't Open SPS File". Generally, this is experienced in - because IBM SPSS isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your SPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another SPS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Wrong Version of IBM SPSS is Installed

It is possible that your version of IBM SPSS isn't able to open your SPSS Program File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of IBM SPSS if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your SPSS Program File file was created by a different (newer) version of IBM SPSS than what's installed.


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


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SPS files are due to having the incorrect version of IBM SPSS installed on your computer.


Additional SPS Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right IBM SPSS version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SPS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SPS files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SPS are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SPS file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a SPS program, such as IBM SPSS
  • Something has caused file corruption of your SPS
  • Malware-tainted SPS file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with SPS has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open SPSS Program File files

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