Tips to open SPC file
Can't open the SPC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPC files as well as a list of programs that support SPC files.
SPC file extension
| File Name |
Software Publisher Certificate Format |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The SPC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPC file on each system platform.
What is SPC file?
The file with the extension SPC is the Web Files file type. In addition to this file, the Web Files category includes 303 related files. Software Publisher Certificate Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the SPC file. The XnView programs will also handle the file when the OpenSSL program does not fulfill its role.
How to open SPC file?
The main problem with Software Publisher Certificate Format is that the SPC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SPC, 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 SPC 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 OpenSSL
The first step is to check if the computer has the OpenSSL program installed. To do this, enter the name OpenSSL 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 SPC with OpenSSL. Below you will find a list of applications that support SPC files.
Programs to open SPC file
Remember to download programs supporting SPC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OpenSSL with SPC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SPC file still does not use the OpenSSL program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SPC file with the OpenSSL program.
Step 3. Update OpenSSL to the latest version
If, however, after binding OpenSSL with Software Publisher Certificate Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The SPC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SPC 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SPC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SPC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SPC files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SPC files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SPC 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SPC file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SPC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SPC 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.
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