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File Extension DSS

The file extension DSS is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include Olympus DSS, DCC Active Designer, Digital Soup, HEC-DSSVue, and Action Replay. DSS files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.

If the file extension DSS is related to Olympus DSS, the file is an audio file type which is created using an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. This type of DSS file contains voice recordings which are used as digital notes and reminders. The voice files can also be transmitted as an email attachment using any email client. DSS files can be played back using the Olympus DSS Player, which is a software application produced by Olympus Corporation that is designed for opening DSS files created with the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.

DSS files which are created with DCC Active Designer are a graphics file type which is used for screensavers included in the Windows operating system. DSS files contain different types of graphics which provide a way to customize a screensaver on a Windows PC. DCC Active Designer is an older software application used to create screensaver graphics.

DSS files which are part of Digital Soup are an audio file type which contains voice codecs which are used with SouperPhone technology. SouperPhone is the technology which is delivered as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) via Soft Client Software for PC provided by the Digital Soup Internet phone service.

If the file extension DSS is associated with HEC-DSSVue, the file is a database file type which is part of the HEC-DSS (Hydraulic Engineering Center Data Storage System) database. This type of DSS file contains scientific information used for analysis and decision making in the hydraulic engineering field. HEC-DSSVue is a utility application developed by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers to manipulate data in an HEC-DSS database.

DSS files which are part of Action Replay are a game file type which contains cheat information for Action Replay games. The Action Replay game enhancer is developed by Datel and is used to create cheats for a variety of different games.

How to Open DSS Files

Since the file extension DSS is associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. DSS files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open the file.

DSS files which are created with the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder can be opened using the Olympus DSS Player, which is a software application used to playback and archive voice notes. Olympus DSS Player is available on the Olympus Corporation website and is compatible with the Windows operating system.

If you do not have access to the Olympus DSS Player, you can convert DSS audio files to another format for use with a broader range of media player applications. You can find a variety of file conversion programs which are available as a free download on websites such as CNET and Softpedia which will convert DSS files to another format such as WAV or MP3. You can also use an online resource such as Zamzar which will perform free file conversion for you. Simply log onto the Zamzar website, browse for the DSS file on your PC, choose a new format, enter your email address, and click on Convert. Within minutes you will receive the newly converted file in your email inbox.

If the file extension DSS is associated with DCC Active Designer, you can open the file using the DCC Active Designer software application if you happen to have access to it as it is an older application. You can also opt to convert the DSS file to another graphics format using the methods described above.

DSS files which are related to Digital Soup can be opened using the Soft Client Software for PC application which is available on the Digital Soup Internet telephone service website. Soft Client Software for PC is compatible with the Windows operating system.

If the DSS file extension is associated with HEC-DSSVue, the file can be opened using the HEC-DSSVue application which is available on the United States Army Corps of Engineers website. HEC-DSSVue 2.0.1 is compatible with the Windows operating system version XP and later.

Action Replay DSS files can be opened using the Action Replay Game Enhancer which is available on the Video Game Action or Datel website. Action Replay is designed to be used with the Windows operating system.