SBC File Extension

What is SBC file?

SBC filename suffix is mostly used for Office Accounting Company Shortcut Format files. Office Accounting Company Shortcut Format format was developed by Microsoft. SBC file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SBC file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing SBC files is Microsoft Office. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Office software, but also about SBC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SBC file extension

Programs that can handle SBC files are as follows. Files with SBC suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SBC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SBC files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with SBC files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SBC files.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SBC files is that no program that can handle SBC files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft Office. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SBC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version

If the problems with opening SBC files still occur even after installing Microsoft Office, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Office is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why SBC files are not compatible with Microsoft Office. The latest version of Microsoft Office should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Office to SBC files

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Office installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SBC on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the SBC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Office is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SBC files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SBC file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SBC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the SBC file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SBC file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the SBC in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the SBC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. SBC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the SBC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SBC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Office Accounting Company Shortcut Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SBC extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Office Accounting Company Shortcut Format file. It may be the case that the SBC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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