Tips to open SFCACHE file

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

SFCACHE file extension

File Name ReadyBoost Cache Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

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

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What is SFCACHE file?

The file with the extension SFCACHE is the System Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. ReadyBoost Cache Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Windows. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, ReadyBoost in case Microsoft Windows cannot be used.

How to open SFCACHE file?

An often recurring problem with ReadyBoost Cache Format is that SFCACHE is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SFCACHE to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SFCACHE 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 Microsoft Windows

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows 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 SFCACHE with Microsoft Windows. Below is a list of programs that support the file SFCACHE.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with SFCACHE files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SFCACHE file still does not use the Microsoft Windows program, it means no association. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SFCACHE file with the Microsoft Windows program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows with ReadyBoost Cache Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SFCACHE 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:

The SFCACHE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SFCACHE file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SFCACHE file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SFCACHE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SFCACHE 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SFCACHE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SFCACHE 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the SFCACHE file to another location.
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 SFCACHE file again. However, some background programs may block the SFCACHE file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.