Types of SEMF Files

Primary SEMF File Association

.SEMF

File Format:	.semf
File Type:	Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile

Created by:	Open source solution SQLite
File Category:	Database Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.semf

Software Programs That Open The Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile:

Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile by Open source solution SQLite

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SEMF Files

Common Problems Opening SEMF Files

Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile is Not Installed

When you double-click your SEMF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SEMF file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SEMF files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of SEMF File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile or another SEMF-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile files. If you are still having problems opening SEMF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid SEMF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SEMF file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the SEMF format
• Your SEMF file is corrupted (issues with your Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile file itself)
• Your SEMF is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SEMF file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Structural SQL database file, Secured eFile format