Tips to open SNC file

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

SNC file extension

File Name ACT! E-mail/folder Synchronization
File Developer The Sage Group plc
File Category Settings Files

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

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What is SNC file?

The file in the SNC format belongs to the Settings Files category. The creator of this file is The Sage Group plc. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. ACT! E-mail/folder Synchronization is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Act!. This was created by The Sage Group plc.

How to open SNC file?

An often recurring problem with ACT! E-mail/folder Synchronization is that SNC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SNC, 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 SNC 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 Act!

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Act! is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Act! into the operating 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 SNC files.

Programs to open SNC file

Remember to download programs supporting SNC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of Act! with SNC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SNC file to open in the Act! application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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 Act! application as the default for handling the SNC file.

Step 3. Update Act! to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Act! program, it is possible that ACT! E-mail/folder Synchronization requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the The Sage Group plc page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SNC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SNC or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SNC 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 SNC file. 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 SNC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use The Sage Group plc help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SNC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the SNC file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SNC file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.