Tips to open SC2SAVE file
Can't open the SC2SAVE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SC2SAVE files as well as a list of programs that support SC2SAVE files.
SC2SAVE file extension
| File Name |
Blizzard StarCraft 2 Saved Game |
| File Developer |
Blizzard Entertainment |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The SC2SAVE file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SC2SAVE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SC2SAVE file on each system platform.
What is SC2SAVE file?
The file with the extension SC2SAVE is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Blizzard Entertainment. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Blizzard StarCraft 2 Saved Game is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use StarCraft II to handle this file. This is a program created by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open SC2SAVE file?
The most common problem when using Blizzard StarCraft 2 Saved Game is that a specific SC2SAVE is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SC2SAVE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SC2SAVE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install StarCraft II
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that StarCraft II is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name StarCraft II into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SC2SAVE files.
Programs to open SC2SAVE file
Remember to download programs supporting SC2SAVE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of StarCraft II with SC2SAVE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SC2SAVE file to open in the StarCraft II application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the StarCraft II application as the default for handling the SC2SAVE file.
Step 3. Update StarCraft II to the latest version
If, despite the association of the StarCraft II program with the Blizzard StarCraft 2 Saved Game file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SC2SAVE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SC2SAVE file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SC2SAVE file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SC2SAVE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SC2SAVE files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SC2SAVE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Blizzard Entertainment help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SC2SAVE files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SC2SAVE to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SC2SAVE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SC2SAVE to close. However, some background programs may block the SC2SAVE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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