Sorts of SNF Files

Dominant SNF File Type

.SNF

File ID:	.snf
Classification:	UNIX Font

A SNF file is a font file used by Unix and Unix-based operating systems. SNF files of this nature are stored in a directory called FONT.

Author:	The Open Group
Function:	Font Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.snf

Software Programs That Open The UNIX Font:

Unix by AT&T Labs

Linux

Unix

Secondary SNF Associations

.SNF

File ID:	.snf
Classification:	Starry Night Pro Document

An SNF file is a document created by the astronomy application Starry Night Pro. It contains a viewing preference that alters the view of the sky, planets, and galaxies and includes gaze, zoom, viewing location, time and date, and time flow rate data.

Author:	Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Function:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Starry Night Pro Document Files:

Starry Night Pro by Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Compatible with:

Windows

.SNF

File ID:	.snf
Classification:	Sniffer Captured Data

An SNF file is a data file associated with the Sniffer packet analyzer. Sniffer appears to be an obsolete product.

Author:	Unknown Developer
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Sniffer Captured Data Files:

Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

.SNF

File ID:	.snf
Classification:	DESQview Font

An SNF file is a font file associated with the text mode multitasking program DESQview. It contains font data associated with the program.

Author:	Symantec Corporation
Function:	Font Files

Software Programs That Open DESQview Font Files:

DESQview by Symantec Corporation

Compatible with:

DOS

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SNF File Complications

Typical SNF Opening Challenges

Unix is Not Installed

Double-clicking your SNF file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open SNF File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Unix isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your SNF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Unix is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Unix installed that's incompatible with your UNIX Font type. You will need to download a newer version of Unix if you don't have the right version. 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: If you right-click on your SNF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SNF files are due to having the wrong version of Unix installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening SNFs

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

• Invalid SNF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Unintentional removal of the description of the SNF file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Unix or other SNF-related program
• Your SNF file is corrupted (issues with your UNIX Font file itself)
• Your SNF is infected with malware
• Device drivers for SNF-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the UNIX Font file