Tips to open SCP file
Can't open the SCP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCP files as well as a list of programs that support SCP files.
SCP file extension
| File Name |
ColoRIX Bitmap Graphic Format |
| File Developer |
RIX Softworks |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The SCP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCP file on each system platform.
What is SCP file?
The file with the extension SCP is the Raster Image Files file type. The author of this format is RIX Softworks. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. ColoRIX Bitmap Graphic Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open SCP file?
The main problem with ColoRIX Bitmap Graphic Format is that the SCP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SCP, 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 SCP 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SCP files.
Programs to open SCP file
Remember to download programs supporting SCP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with SCP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SCP file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the SCP file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that ColoRIX Bitmap Graphic Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the SCP file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SCP file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SCP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SCP 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SCP files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact RIX Softworks
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SCP 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.
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. Copying the SCP file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SCP file again. 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.
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