SPARC File Description

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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SPARC File Summary

Most SPARC files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Skype developed by Skype Technologies. It's main file type association is the Skype Plugin Archive format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. SPARC files are categorized ordinarily as Plugin Files. Other file types can be System Files.

File Extension SPARC files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SPARC files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SPARC file.

Low
Prevalence
3201
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

November

2018

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SPARC Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant SPARC File Type

.SPARC
File Ext:.sparc
Category:Skype Plugin Archive

Skype Plugin Archive is used by Extras Manager. It contains the plugin to be installed with Skype.

Company: Skype Technologies
File Category:Plugin Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sparc

Software Programs That Open The Skype Plugin Archive:


Skype by Skype Technologies

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Blackberry

Secondary SPARC Associations

.SPARC
File Ext:.sparc
Category:SunOS 4 File

SPARC file extension was related to SunOS operating system, a version of Unix type OS. Nowadays SunOS is known as Solaris.

Company: Sun Microsystems
File Category:System Files

Software Programs That Open SunOS 4 File Files:


SunOS by Sun Microsystems

Compatible with:

Linux
Unix

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SPARC Popularity


Top Devices

DesktopMobileTabletDesktop: 84%Mobile: 14%Tablet: 1%
Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of SPARC Problems


Frequent SPARC Opening Issues

Skype is Not Installed

You attempt to load your SPARC file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SPARC File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Skype for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SPARC file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Skype Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Skype isn't able to open your Skype Plugin Archive file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Skype version from the Skype Technologies website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SPARC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SPARC files are due to having the incorrect version of Skype installed on your computer.


Associated Difficulties Loading SPARC Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Skype will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SPARC files. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SPARC
  • The SPARC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a SPARC-associated program (eg. Skype)
  • Your SPARC file is corrupted (issues with your Skype Plugin Archive file itself)
  • Your SPARC is infected with malware
  • SPARC-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Skype Plugin Archive file

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