DESS

Basic information about DESS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DESS（*.DESS or *.dess）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DESS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DESS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DESS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DESS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DESS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DESS file?
How to open a DESS file?
What programs do I need to open a DESS file?
What programs help to create and edit a DESS file?
How to convert DESS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DESS file format?

1.Detail information about DESS file extension: Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DESS files
File type	Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State	Category	Game Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	DESS file is a Microsoft Device Emulator Saved State developed by Microsoft. The dess file extension is associated with the Microsoft Device Emulator that is used to emulate Windows CE or Windows Mobile-based hardware platform. The dess file contains saved state of emulated operating system. This dess file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format. This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Windows	Microsoft Device Emulator

Can't open a DESS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DESS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DESS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DESS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DESS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DESS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DESS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DESS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DESS file is damaged.
Whether the DESS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DESS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DESS file format is incompletely.
Whether the DESS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DESS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DESS file.

If the DESS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.