SEC File Type

Author:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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SEC File Summary

Four known software programs (notably, Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) developed by Symantec Corporation) are related to the SEC file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring format. The SEC File Extension are listed predominantly as Uncommon Files, while in other circumstances they can be Video Files.

File Extension SEC files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for SEC files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you would like to learn more about SEC files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic SEC file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popular
4006
Position

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Revised

FileViewPro Opens SEC Files

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Types of SEC Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Main SEC Affiliation

.SEC
Formatting:.sec
Classification:Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring

SEC file is an encrypted private keys used to decrypt data protected by Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), an application used to encrypt and decrypt important data.

Created by: Symantec Corporation
File Category:Uncommon Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sec

Software Programs That Open The Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring:


Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Additional SEC Files

.SEC
Formatting:.sec
Classification:Samsung Security Video File

SEC file is a video file created with a Samsung DVR surveillance system. SEC files can be played only with Samsung's video software.

Created by: Samsung Electronics
File Category:Video Files

Software Programs That Open Samsung Security Video File Files:


Samsung SmartViewer by Samsung Electronics

Compatible with:

Windows

FFmpeg by FFmpeg team

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
.SEC
Formatting:.sec
Classification:GuinXell Video File

Video file in M-JPEG format with low resolution and MP3 audio stream associated with SecPlayer, a video player for GuinXell customized Sony Playstation Portable handheld consoles.

Created by: Frank Buß
File Category:Video Files

Software Programs That Open GuinXell Video File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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SEC Requests


OS Popularity

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding SEC Issues


Frequent SEC Opening Issues

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Disappeared

If you attempt to load your SEC file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SEC Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your SEC because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another SEC application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) won't support your Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring file. Installing the latest version of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) from Symantec Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring file was created by a newer Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SEC file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SEC files are due to having the wrong version of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SECs

Assuming you have the right Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SEC files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SECs. Other contributing causes:

  • SEC file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the SEC file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a SEC program, such as Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
  • Your SEC file is corrupted (issues with your Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your SEC
  • Device drivers for SEC-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Pretty Good Privacy Secret Key Ring file

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