Types of SDC Files

Leading SDC Type

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	Stardock Central Download Archive

Stardock SDC files are created as backup files. They can be used to reinstall program updates or to move previous installations to another system.

Developer:	Stardock Corporation
File Category:	Backup Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sdc

Software Programs That Open The Stardock Central Download Archive:

Stardock Central by Stardock Corporation

Windows

Additional SDC Files

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	Secure Download Cabinet

SDC is a compressed and encrypted archive used for installing Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance(MSDNAA) software.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Secure Download Cabinet Files:

UnpackSDC by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet

SDC file is spreadsheet created with the Calc spreadsheet program which include flexible cell formatting options, such as freely rotating contents, backgrounds, borders, and templates.

Developer:	Oracle Corporation
File Category:	Spreadsheet Files

Software Programs That Open Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet Files:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Compatible with:

Mac

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	Smart Diary Suite Configuration File

SDC is a configuration file used by Smart Diary Suite, a journal software for Microsoft Windows.

Developer:	Programming Sunrise
File Category:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Smart Diary Suite Configuration File Files:

Smart Diary Suite by Programming Sunrise

Compatible with:

Windows

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	Autodesk Stage Discharge Curve Data File

SDC file is a stage discharge curve data file created by Autodesk applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Developer:	Autodesk, Inc.
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Autodesk Stage Discharge Curve Data File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.SDC

File ID:	.sdc
Category:	ESRI SDC Dataset File

SDC file represent a collection of Smart Data Compression (SDC) feature classes sharing attribute information with different geometries used by ESRI GIS software.

Developer:	ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
File Category:	GIS Files

Software Programs That Open ESRI SDC Dataset File Files:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of SDC Problems

Common Problems Opening SDC Files

Stardock Central Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SDC Files" when trying to open your SDC. Usually, this is because you do not have Stardock Central for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SDC file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Stardock Central Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Stardock Central won't support your Stardock Central Download Archive file. You will need to download a newer version of Stardock Central if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Stardock Central Download Archive file version that was created by a newer version of Stardock Central than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your SDC file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

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

Other SDC File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Stardock Central will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening SDC files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SDC
• Corruption of the SDC file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Stardock Central or other SDC-related program
• The SDC itself is corrupted
• Your SDC is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SDC file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Stardock Central Download Archive file