SCA File Extension

What is SCA file?

SCA is a file extension commonly associated with Norton AntiVirus Scan Format files. Symantec defined the Norton AntiVirus Scan Format format standard. SCA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with SCA extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. Users are advised to use Norton AntiVirus software for managing SCA files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Norton AntiVirus software was developed by Symantec Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SCA files or the Norton AntiVirus software program.

Programs which support SCA file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support SCA files. Files with SCA 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 SCA extension?

Being unable to open files with SCA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SCA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Norton AntiVirus software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SCA files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Norton AntiVirus and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Norton AntiVirus installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Norton AntiVirus and update if needed

If you already have Norton AntiVirus installed on your systems and SCA files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Norton AntiVirus cannot handle files with SCA may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Norton AntiVirus should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SCA files to Norton AntiVirus

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SCA files with latest version of Norton AntiVirus you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the SCA file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Norton AntiVirus is installed, check the Always use this app to open SCA files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SCA file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SCA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SCA is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SCA file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the SCA file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SCA file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SCA file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. SCA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with SCA extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the SCA file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the SCA file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Norton AntiVirus Scan Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Norton AntiVirus

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SCA 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 Norton AntiVirus Scan Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SCA files affecting older versions of given software.

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