Tips to open SSC file
Can't open the SSC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SSC files as well as a list of programs that support SSC files.
SSC file extension
| File Name |
SourceSafe Status Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The SSC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SSC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SSC file on each system platform.
What is SSC file?
The SSC file has been categorized as Developer Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. SourceSafe Status Format is supported by 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 Visual SourceSafe application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. Microsoft Visual Studio will apply when it is not possible to use Visual SourceSafe.
How to open SSC file?
The main problem with SourceSafe Status Format is that the SSC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SSC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SSC 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 Visual SourceSafe
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Visual SourceSafe is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Visual SourceSafe into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SSC with Visual SourceSafe. Below you will find a list of applications that support SSC files.
Programs to open SSC file
Remember to download programs supporting SSC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Visual SourceSafe with SSC files
If, despite the installed application, the SSC file does not start in the Visual SourceSafe application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SSC file with the Visual SourceSafe application.
Step 3. Update Visual SourceSafe to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Visual SourceSafe program with the SourceSafe Status Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 SSC 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SSC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SSC or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SSC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SSC files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 ability to automatically repair SSC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SSC 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. If possible, you can try to move the SSC file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SSC to close. However, some background programs may block the SSC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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