SSP File Extension

What is SSP file?

SSP is a file extension commonly associated with SAS Transport Data Format files. SAS Transport Data Format specification was created by SAS Institute Inc.. SSP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. SSP file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports SSP files is SAS. SAS software was developed by SAS Institute Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about SSP files or the SAS software program.

Programs which support SSP file extension

Programs that can handle SSP files are as follows. Files with SSP 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 SSP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SSP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with SSP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SSP files.

Step 1. Get the SAS

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SSP files is that no program that can handle SSP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the SAS developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit SAS website and download the installer.

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

You still cannot access SSP files although SAS is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that SAS cannot handle files with SSP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SAS.

Step 3. Assign SAS to SSP files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SSP files with latest version of SAS you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the SSP file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SAS is installed, check the Always use this app to open SSP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the SSP file and 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SSP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the SSP for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SSP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the SSP 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 SSP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the SSP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the SSP 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. When downloading the file with SSP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SAS Transport Data Format file.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SSP files. Close all running programs and try opening the SSP file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SAS Transport Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SSP files affecting older versions of given software.

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