Tips to open SC3 file
Can't open the SC3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SC3 files as well as a list of programs that support SC3 files.
SC3 file extension
| File Name |
Renamed DBASE III Screen Mask Format |
| File Developer |
dataBased Intelligence, Inc. |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SC3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SC3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SC3 file on each system platform.
What is SC3 file?
The file in the SC3 format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Renamed DBASE III Screen Mask Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use dBASE to handle this file. This is a program created by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..
How to open SC3 file?
An often recurring problem with Renamed DBASE III Screen Mask Format is that SC3 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SC3, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SC3 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 dBASE
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that dBASE is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name dBASE in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SC3 with dBASE. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SC3 files.
Programs to open SC3 file
Remember to download programs supporting SC3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with SC3 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SC3 file still does not use the dBASE program, it means no association. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SC3 file with the dBASE program.
Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version
If, however, after binding dBASE with Renamed DBASE III Screen Mask Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the dataBased Intelligence, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SC3 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SC3 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SC3 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SC3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SC3 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SC3 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use dataBased Intelligence, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SC3 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SC3 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SC3 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SC3 file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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