SS File Extension

What is SS file?

SS filename suffix is mostly used for Scheme Source Code Format files. Files with SS extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with SS extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The most popular program for handling SS files is Windows Notepad, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. Software named Windows Notepad was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SS file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open SS files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. SS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SS extension?

Being unable to open files with SS extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Windows Notepad

Problems with opening and working with SS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SS files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Windows Notepad or one of the recommended programs (for example, TextEdit, Adobe ExtendScript, DrScheme) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Windows Notepad installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Windows Notepad

You still cannot access SS files although Windows Notepad is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SS files are not compatible with Windows Notepad. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Notepad.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SS files to Windows Notepad

If you have the latest version of Windows Notepad installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SS on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SS file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Windows Notepad is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SS files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SS is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SS file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the SS file for viruses or malware

If the SS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the SS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the SS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Windows Notepad

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SS extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Scheme Source Code Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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