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Open VMSS File

VMSS files, also known as VMware Suspended State files, are primarily associated with VMware's virtual machine software. These files are generated when you suspend a virtual machine, capturing its current state and allowing you to resume from that point later. They basically serve as a "snapshot" of a virtual machine's state at a particular point in time, encompassing everything from the operating system to the applications it runs.

Opening VMSS files with VMware products

You can use VMware software products to open VMSS files. This includes VMware Workstation, Fusion, and vSphere. Simply start the software, navigate to the VMSS file you wish to resume, and select it. The virtual machine will start exactly where it left off, resuming its suspended state.

Converting VMSS files

While the primary use of VMSS files is to resume suspended virtual machines, you can also convert these files into other formats using VMware's standalone converter tool. This tool can convert VMSS files into OVF (Open Virtualization Format) or OVA (Open Virtual Appliance), formats that are more universally accepted and can be used with other virtualization software solutions. You can download the tool from VMware's official site.

VMSS File Important Information

To sum up, VMSS files enable you to pause and resume virtual machines at your convenience, preserving their state to the smallest detail. However, they are generally in a proprietary format specific to VMware and might require conversion if you need to use them with other software. Always ensure to use the latest version of VMware products for seamless functionality. For further assistance, you can refer to the comprehensive guide provided on VMware's documentation page.

How Can I Open VMSS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VMSS file is to find a VMSS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VMSS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VMSS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VMSS file opener then try to search online for "VMSS viewer", "application to open VMSS file" or "open VMSS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VMSS file

How Can I Open VMSS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VMSS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VMSS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VMSS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VMSS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VMSS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VMSS file then try to search for "VMSS viewer", "application to open VMSS file" or "read VMSS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VMSS file

How Can I Open VMSS File on Android

If you downloaded a VMSS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VMSS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VMSS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VMSS viewer", "VMSS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VMSS File on iPhone or iPad

To open VMSS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VMSS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VMSS". This way you can find apps which can open VMSS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VMSS viewer" or "VMSS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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