Tips to open SFV file

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

SFV file extension

File Name Simple Format Verification Format
File Category Misc Files

The SFV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SFV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SFV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SFV file?

The .SFV file is a text file. It contains the checksum of a specific element. It can be a file, disk image, or even a remote resource. The file is used mainly to verify the correctness of the data recorded on the disc and to check the correctness of the downloaded data. Special software is usually used for these tasks. It is a very simple and susceptible to third party method. It should be used for self-checking rather than verification of foreign files.

How to open SFV file?

The main problem with Simple Format Verification Format is that the SFV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SFV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SFV 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 SuperSFV

In this case, you should first verify that the SuperSFV application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SuperSFV into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SFV files.

Step 2. Create association of SuperSFV with SFV files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SFV file still does not use the SuperSFV program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SuperSFV application as the default for handling the SFV file.

Step 3. Update SuperSFV to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SuperSFV program, it is possible that Simple Format Verification Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SFV file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SFV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SFV file. However, remember that not every infected SFV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SFV file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 ability to automatically repair SFV file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SFV 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SFV file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SFV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.