Tips to open SCI file

Can't open the SCI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCI files as well as a list of programs that support SCI files.

SCI file extension

File Name Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format
File Category Misc Files

The SCI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SCI file?

The file with the extension SCI is the Misc Files file type. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is AVG Antivirus. This was created by AVG Technologies (Grisoft). Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Norton AntiVirus, BitDefender, avast! Antivirus programs will also handle the file when the AVG Antivirus program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SCI file?

The most common problem when using Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format is that a specific SCI is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SCI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SCI 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 AVG Antivirus

In this case, you should first verify that the AVG Antivirus application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name AVG Antivirus 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 SCI with AVG Antivirus. Below you will find a list of applications that support SCI files.

Step 2. Create association of AVG Antivirus with SCI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SCI file to open in the AVG Antivirus 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 SCI file with the AVG Antivirus application.

Step 3. Update AVG Antivirus to the latest version

If, however, after binding AVG Antivirus with Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the AVG Technologies (Grisoft) website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCI 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 SCI 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SCI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SCI 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 SCI files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SCI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SCI 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. If possible, you can try to move the SCI file to another location.
This problem usually affects 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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SCI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.