Tips to open SYC file
Can't open the SYC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SYC files as well as a list of programs that support SYC files.
SYC file extension
| File Name |
Sniffer Capture |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SYC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SYC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SYC file on each system platform.
What is SYC file?
The file in the SYC format belongs to the Misc Files category. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Sniffer Capture 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 Wireshark. This was created by Gerald Combs.
How to open SYC file?
The main problem with Sniffer Capture is that the SYC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SYC 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 SYC 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 Wireshark
The first step is to check if the computer has the Wireshark program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Wireshark in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SYC files.
Programs to open SYC file
Remember to download programs supporting SYC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Wireshark with SYC files
If, despite the installed application, the SYC file does not start in the Wireshark application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SYC file with the Wireshark program.
Step 3. Update Wireshark to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Wireshark program, it is possible that Sniffer Capture requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Gerald Combs website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SYC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 SYC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SYC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SYC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SYC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 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 SYC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SYC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SYC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SYC file again. However, some background programs may block the SYC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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