What's the SFV File?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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SFV File Summary

Most SFV files can be viewed with four known software applications, typically QuickSFV developed by Totally Useful Software Inc. and associated with the Simple File Verification File format as it's primary file type. These files can be categorized as Uncommon Files.

File Extension SFV is supported by Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Although there is a lot more to know about SFV files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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Sorts of SFV Files


Principal SFV Type

.SFV
File Name:.sfv
Category:Simple File Verification File

Files with the SFV extension are used to store the checksum data of folders, files or discs on computers. The files store checksum data in plain text, indicating what data a folder/file/ disc contains. These files are useful in checking for corrupted or missing files

Programmer: Unknown Developer
Division:Uncommon Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sfv

Software Programs That Open The Simple File Verification File:


QuickSFV by Totally Useful Software Inc

Windows
Linux

MacSFV by Polaris Office

Mac

TeraCopy by Code Sector

Windows

SlavaSoft FSUM by SlavaSoft Inc.

Windows

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SFV Usage


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding SFV Issues


Frequent SFV Opening Issues

QuickSFV Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SFV Files" when trying to open your SFV. If so, it typically means that you don't have QuickSFV installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your SFV because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have QuickSFV installed, and you know of another program to open your SFV file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of QuickSFV is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of QuickSFV won't support your Simple File Verification File file. Installing the latest version of QuickSFV from Totally Useful Software Inc is recommended. Most of the time your Simple File Verification File file was created by a newer QuickSFV than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SFV 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 SFV files are due to having the wrong version of QuickSFV installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SFVs

Although you might already have QuickSFV or another SFV-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Simple File Verification File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SFV files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SFV are wrong
  • Deletion of the SFV file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a SFV-associated program (eg. QuickSFV)
  • Your SFV can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your SFV has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for SFV-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your Simple File Verification File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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