YPS File Extension

What is YPS file?

YPS filename suffix is mostly used for Yahoo! Messenger Data Format files. Yahoo! defined the Yahoo! Messenger Data Format format standard. Files with YPS extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. YPS file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Yahoo! Instant Messenger software for managing YPS files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Yahoo! Instant Messenger was created by Yahoo, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and YPS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support YPS file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with YPS files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with YPS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with YPS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening YPS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with YPS 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 Yahoo! Instant Messenger software

Problems with opening and working with YPS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with YPS files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Yahoo! Instant Messenger or one to the listed programs: Yahoo! Messenger. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Yahoo! Instant Messenger installed is by going to developer’s website (Yahoo, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Yahoo! Instant Messenger

If you already have Yahoo! Instant Messenger installed on your systems and YPS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Yahoo! Instant Messenger cannot handle files with YPS may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Yahoo! Instant Messenger should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Yahoo! Instant Messenger to YPS files

After installing Yahoo! Instant Messenger (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open YPS files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the YPS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Yahoo! Instant Messenger installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open YPS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected YPS file open the file menu and choose 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 YPS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the YPS for errors

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 YPS file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the YPS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. YPS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the YPS 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 YPS 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Yahoo! Messenger Data Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Yahoo! Instant Messenger

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Yahoo! Messenger Data Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with YPS files affecting older versions of given software.

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