All about DGSS Files

The DGSS file type is primarily associated with DigiGuide.

DGSS	File extension: DGSS
	File type:	Smart Search File

What is a DGSS file?

DGSS files mostly belong to DigiGuide by GipsyMedia Limited. DigiGuide is an interactive TV guide for Windows PCs.

How can I open a DGSS file?

You need a suitable software like DigiGuide to open a DGSS file. You need a suitable software like DigiGuide from GipsyMedia Limited to open a DGSS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DGSS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DGSS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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What to Do When a .DGSS File Fails to Open

Because .DGSS files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable by standard applications.

Identify the Source: If received from a TV enthusiast or scheduling workflow, it is likely a DigiGuide Smart Search File.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first few bytes:
- Readable text or XML suggests a plain-text configuration.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Unreadable binary data means a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: Opening these files usually requires the original program, such as GipsyMedia DigiGuide. If uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer above to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for DGSS File Extension

Program ID:

DigiGuide.SmartSearch

Related files:

dgl, dgmarker, dgscheme

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: DigiGuide.SmartSearch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DigiGuide\client01.exe %1

ProgramID: DigiGuide.SmartSearch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\I-Net\DigiGuide TV Guide\client01.exe %1

ProgramID: DigiGuide.SmartSearch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Internet\DigiGuide TV Guide\client01.exe %1

a dgss Smart Search File is a special file format by GipsyMedia Limited and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DGSS files

Associate the DGSS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open smart search files. Because only the current version supports the latest DGSS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the GipsyMedia Limited manufacturer website after an available DigiGuide update.
To make sure that your DGSS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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