SSC File Extension

What is SSC file?

Full format name of files that use SSC extension is SourceSafe Status Format. SourceSafe Status Format specification was created by Microsoft. Files with SSC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SSC file belongs to the Developer Files category just like 1205 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Visual SourceSafe software for managing SSC 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 SSC files or the Visual SourceSafe software program.

Programs which support SSC file extension

The following listing features SSC-compatible programs. Files with SSC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SSC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SSC files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SourceSafe Status Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Visual SourceSafe

Problems with opening and working with SSC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SSC 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. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. 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 SSC 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 Visual SourceSafe cannot handle files with SSC may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Visual SourceSafe is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Visual SourceSafe to SSC files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the SSC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Visual SourceSafe installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SSC files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the SSC for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the SSC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the SSC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the SSC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SSC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

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

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Visual SourceSafe

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with SourceSafe Status Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SSC files.

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