SCC File Extension

What is SCC file?

SCC is a file extension commonly associated with SourceSafe Source Code Control Format files. Microsoft defined the SourceSafe Source Code Control Format format standard. Files with SCC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SCC extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. Users are advised to use Visual SourceSafe software for managing SCC files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Visual SourceSafe software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SCC files or the Visual SourceSafe software program.

Programs which support SCC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SCC files. Files with SCC 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 SCC extension?

Problems with accessing SCC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with SCC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SCC files.

Step 1. Install Visual SourceSafe software

Problems with opening and working with SCC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SCC files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Visual SourceSafe or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Visual Studio) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Visual SourceSafe installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Visual SourceSafe to the latest version

If you already have Visual SourceSafe installed on your systems and SCC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Visual SourceSafe installed, it may not support SCC format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Visual SourceSafe.

Step 3. Associate SourceSafe Source Code Control Format files with Visual SourceSafe

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SCC files with latest version of Visual SourceSafe you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SCC file
• 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 Visual SourceSafe is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SCC files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the SCC file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Visual SourceSafe and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SCC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the SCC is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SCC file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SCC file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the SCC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the SCC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SCC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the SCC 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. When downloading the file with SCC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SourceSafe Source Code Control Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Visual SourceSafe

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SCC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SourceSafe Source Code Control Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SCC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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