Tips to open SCA file
Can't open the SCA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCA files as well as a list of programs that support SCA files.
SCA file extension
| File Name |
Norton AntiVirus Scan Format |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SCA file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCA file on each system platform.
What is SCA file?
The file with the extension SCA is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Symantec. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Norton AntiVirus Scan Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Norton AntiVirus application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open SCA file?
The most common problem when using Norton AntiVirus Scan Format is that a specific SCA is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SCA, 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 SCA 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 Norton AntiVirus
The first step is to check if the computer has the Norton AntiVirus program installed. This can be achieved by typing Norton AntiVirus into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SCA files.
Programs to open SCA file
Remember to download programs supporting SCA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton AntiVirus with SCA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SCA file still does not use the Norton AntiVirus program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SCA file with the Norton AntiVirus application.
Step 3. Update Norton AntiVirus to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Norton AntiVirus program with the Norton AntiVirus Scan Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCA 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. Usually this applies to SCA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SCA or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SCA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SCA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SCA files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Symantec help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SCA 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SCA file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SCA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
