DSS File Description

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DSS File Summary

There are three file types associated with the DSS File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Digital Speech Standard File format. According to our database, three distinct software programs (conventionally, DSS Player Lite developed by Olympus Corporation) will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as Audio Files, Backup Files, or System Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Audio Files.

The DSS File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Web operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The DSS File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

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

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Kinds of DSS Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Primary DSS File Association

.DSS
Formatting:.dss
Classification:Digital Speech Standard File

A voice audio data saved in a highly-compressed format. It used for professional transcript environments, such as law firms. DSS files are saved by a digital voice recorder or speech recognition program.

Programmer: The International Voice Association (IVA)
Kind:Audio Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dss

Software Programs That Open The Digital Speech Standard File:


DSS Player Lite by Olympus Corporation

Windows
Mac

Other DSS File Associations

.DSS
Formatting:.dss
Classification:DiskStation Backup Configuration File

DSS file is a configuration backup created by DiskStation Manager (DSM), a web-based operating system included with Synology network-attached storage (NAS) devices.

Programmer: Synology
Kind:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open DiskStation Backup Configuration File Files:


DiskStation Manager by Synology

Compatible with:

Web
.DSS
Formatting:.dss
Classification:DCC Active Designer File

Windows screensaver file. DSS file is used by Windows to run a screensaver animation or movie when the computer is inactive for a certain amount of time.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:System Files

Software Programs That Open DCC Active Designer File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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DSS Requests


Top Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshoot DSS Files


Common DSS Opening Problems

Missing DSS Player Lite

When trying to open your DSS file, you get the error "Can't Open DSS File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have DSS Player Lite for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the DSS file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your DSS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


DSS Player Lite is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of DSS Player Lite installed that's incompatible with your Digital Speech Standard File type. Download the latest DSS Player Lite version from the Olympus Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Digital Speech Standard File file was created by a newer DSS Player Lite than what you have installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your DSS file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Regardless, most of the DSS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of DSS Player Lite installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading DSS Files

Assuming you have the right DSS Player Lite version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DSS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening DSS files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

  • DSS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the DSS file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of DSS Player Lite that did not fully complete
  • The DSS itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your DSS
  • Drivers associated with DSS software need to be updated
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Digital Speech Standard File file

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