The file extension ISS is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include Inno, InstallShield, and CaseWare IDEA. ISS files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.
If the ISS file extension is related to Inno Setup, the file is a settings file type that contains commands in text format which facilitate installation of the Inno Setup Compiler. Inno Setup is a software application which is used by developers and programmers to create Windows application installers.
ISS files which are part of InstallShield are a settings file type that contains commands in text format for installing the InstallShield application. InstallShield is a program by Flexera which is used by developers and programmers to create Windows installers. The installers are used to facilitate the installation of Windows applications.
ISS files that are associated with CaseWare IDEA are a data file type which stores various types of information that is used for data analysis. IDEA is a software application produced by CaseWare that provides a comprehensive set of tools for analyzing data and performing audits.
How to Open ISS Files
Since the file extension ISS 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. ISS files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them.
ISS files which are related to Inno Setup can be opened using the Inno Setup Complier application. Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs and is available on the JR Software.org website. Inno Setup is compatible with the Windows operating system. You can also view the contents of this type of ISS file using any text editing program such as Notepad, TextPad, or WordPad for Windows.
If the ISS file is related to InstallShield, you must open it using the Flexera InstallShield application since it is a settings file used with InstallShield. InstallShield is available as a free trial on the Flexera Software website and is compatible with the Windows operating system, Windows Server, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2012. If you want to view the contents of an InstallShield ISS file, you can use any text editing program such as Notepad or WordPad for Windows.
ISS files which are part of CaseWare IDEA can be opened using the IDEA software application which can be obtained in a software demo version on the CaseWare website. IDEA software is compatible with the Windows operating system version XP and higher.