SPO File Extension

What is SPO file?

Full format name of files that use SPO extension is SPSS Statistical Data Output Format. SPSS Statistical Data Output Format format was developed by SPSS. Files with SPO extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. SPO file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Users are advised to use SPSS software for managing SPO files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theSPSS software, but also about SPO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SPO file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support SPO files. Files with SPO extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SPO extension?

Problems with accessing SPO may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with SPO extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install SPSS software

Problems with opening and working with SPO files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SPO files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select SPSS or one of the recommended programs (for example, SmartViewer) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download SPSS installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SPSS

You still cannot access SPO files although SPSS is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of SPSS installed, it may not support SPO format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SPSS.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SPO files to SPSS

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SPO files with latest version of SPSS you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SPO file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SPSS is installed, check the Always use this app to open SPO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SPO file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SPO extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SPO is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SPO file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The SPO may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SPO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the SPO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic SPO file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the SPO file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open SPSS

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SPO files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SPSS Statistical Data Output Format file. It may be the case that the SPO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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