Tips for Opening SCF Files

When you need to open SCF files, start by double-clicking it. Your computer will try to open it automatically. If that doesn’t work, try the following tips.


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1. Download another program.

Different file extensions work with different programs, and it can be difficult to figure out which program opens which files. Here are a few programs that usually work with SCF files:

  • ScoreMaker Multimedia Show
  • DNA Sequence Chromatogram
  • Photo Soap2 File
  • VIA Setup Configuration File
  • Windows Explorer Command Shell Command File
  • SimTown File
  • Symphony Spell Checker Configuration

You can download one of these programs from the software developer’s website.

2. Look at the file type.

The file type can sometimes tell you which program might open the file. If you have SCF files, they are most likely types of Data Files. A program that works with Data Files should open SCF files.

Don’t know the file type? You can find it by right-clicking the file and selecting “Properties” or “More Info.” The file type will be listed under “Type of File” or “Kind”.

3. Check with the software developer.

Try contacting the developer of one of the programs mentioned above. They can help you figure out why your SCF file won’t open. Some of the most common developers are listed below.

Software Developer
ScoreMaker Multimedia Show Unknown
DNA Sequence Chromatogram Unknown
Photo Soap2 File Microsoft Developer
VIA Setup Configuration File VIA Technologies Inc.
Windows Explorer Command Shell Command File Microsoft Corporation
SimTown File Unknown
Symphony Spell Checker Configuration IBM

4. Install a universal file viewer.

Universal file viewers can open many different types of files, depending on the format. If your SCF file won’t open, try installing a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download). Some files aren’t compatible with universal file viewers. These files will only open in binary file format.


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