Sorts of RSS Files

Dominant RSS File Type

.RSS

File Format:	.rss
Class:	Rich Site Summary

XML syndication formatted Rich Site Summary file. It has headlines and other internet content as well as the metadata such as the name of the author and the publish date. Many web sites use RSS to distribute information which is regularly updated via RSS in an effective, text only format.

Company:	Various Developers
Class:	Web Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rss

Software Programs That Open The Rich Site Summary:

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

BottomFeeder by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

	AIX
	HP-UX

RssReader by YKOON BV

Windows

FeedDemon by Nick Bradbury

Windows

Utsire Shrook by Utsire

Mac

Additional RSS Files

.RSS

File Format:	.rss
Class:	RAM Structural System Model File

A Zip compressed model file by the RAM Structural System, a software suite used for designing, analyzing and drafting of steel and concrete structures. It has different component files of a building model including UID, B3D, and RAM files.

Company:	Bentley Systems
Class:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open RAM Structural System Model File Files:

RAM Structural System by Bentley Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

.RSS

File Format:	.rss
Class:	Symbian Application Resource File

A resource file used by applications developed using Symbian OS, an operating system for smartphones and mobile devices. It has pre-compiled resources used by the user interface such as static strings, buttons, menus, and lists. When the application is deployed, the RSS files are compiled to .RSC binary files. The files, alongside the RSC resource files, are also used to compile the final .APP application file.

Company:	Nokia
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Symbian Application Resource File Files:

Symbian OS by Nokia

Compatible with:

Symbian OS

Nokia Carbide.c++ by Nokia

Compatible with:

Windows

.RSS

File Format:	.rss
Class:	PlanMan Image File

The RSS file saves the image created in Microsoft Windows application Rapid Plan (also known as PlanMan). The application is used to make traffic plans as well as making traffic plans.

Company:	Invarion
Class:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open PlanMan Image File Files:

RapidPlan by Invarion

Compatible with:

Windows

.RSS

File Format:	.rss
Class:	ReliaSoft BlockSim File

The RSS file saves various data used for internal functions of ReliaSoft BlockSim, a system reliability and maintainability analysis application for Microsoft Windows OS.

Company:	ReliaSoft
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ReliaSoft BlockSim File Files:

ReliaSoft BlockSim by HBM PRENSCIA INC.

Compatible with:

Windows

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RSS Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening RSS Files

Missing Mozilla Firefox

You encounter an error message such as "- Can't Open RSS Files" when trying to open your RSS. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Mozilla Firefox for - installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

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

Mozilla Firefox Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Mozilla Firefox won't support your Rich Site Summary file. If you do not have the proper version Mozilla Firefox (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a Rich Site Summary file version that was created by a newer version of Mozilla Firefox than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the RSS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening RSS files are due to having the incorrect version of Mozilla Firefox installed on your computer.

Additional RSS Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Mozilla Firefox version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening RSS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening RSS files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for RSS are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the RSS file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Mozilla Firefox or other RSS-related program
• Your RSS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• The RSS is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to RSSs has device driver corruption
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Rich Site Summary file