Tips to open SCO file
Can't open the SCO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCO files as well as a list of programs that support SCO files.
SCO file extension
| File Name |
TotalRecovery Backup Image |
| File Developer |
FarStone Technology |
| File Category |
Disk Image Files |
The SCO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCO file on each system platform.
What is SCO file?
The file with the extension SCO is the Disk Image Files file type. It was designed by FarStone Technology. Additionally, the Disk Image Files category contains 203 of other files. TotalRecovery Backup Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Total Backup Recovery in case TotalRecovery cannot be used.
How to open SCO file?
The main problem with TotalRecovery Backup Image is that the SCO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SCO 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 SCO 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 TotalRecovery
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TotalRecovery is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TotalRecovery in it. 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 SCO files.
Programs to open SCO file
Remember to download programs supporting SCO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TotalRecovery with SCO files
If, despite the installed application, the SCO file does not start in the TotalRecovery application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SCO file with the TotalRecovery application.
Step 3. Update TotalRecovery to the latest version
If, however, after binding TotalRecovery with TotalRecovery Backup Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCO file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SCO file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 SCO or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SCO files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SCO files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SCO file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SCO except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SCO to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SCO file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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