Tips to open SCC file
Can't open the SCC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCC files as well as a list of programs that support SCC files.
SCC file extension
| File Name |
SourceSafe Source Code Control Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The SCC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCC file on each system platform.
What is SCC file?
The file with the extension SCC is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. SourceSafe Source Code Control Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Visual SourceSafe application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Visual Studio in case Visual SourceSafe cannot be used.
How to open SCC file?
An often recurring problem with SourceSafe Source Code Control Format is that SCC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SCC, 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 SCC 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 Visual SourceSafe
The first step is to check if the computer has the Visual SourceSafe program installed. To do this, enter the name Visual SourceSafe into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SCC with Visual SourceSafe. Below you will find a list of applications that support SCC files.
Programs to open SCC file
Remember to download programs supporting SCC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Visual SourceSafe with SCC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SCC file to open in the Visual SourceSafe application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SCC file with the Visual SourceSafe application.
Step 3. Update Visual SourceSafe to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Visual SourceSafe program, it is possible that SourceSafe Source Code Control Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The SCC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SCC file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SCC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SCC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SCC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SCC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SCC 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SCC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SCC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SCC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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