SCF Types

Chief SCF Description

.SCF

File Format:	.scf
File Type:	Windows Explorer Command

SCF file is used to move up or down a directory or to show the Desktop. It runs via Internet Explorer.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	System Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.scf

Software Programs That Open The Windows Explorer Command:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Additional SCF Files

.SCF

File Format:	.scf
File Type:	DNA Sequence Chromatogram File

SCF format files are used to store data from DNA sequencing instruments. SCF file may be created by the LF, Li-Cor, Beckman CEQ 2000XL, CEQ 8000, Visible Genetics OpenGene, or other sequencers.

Company:	Technelysium
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open DNA Sequence Chromatogram File Files:

Genome Compiler by Genome Compiler Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Web

Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser Sequence Assembler by Heracle BioSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

DNASTAR Lasergene by DNASTAR

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

4Peaks by Nucleobytes

Compatible with:

Mac

Emboss Abiview by Emboss

Compatible with:

Linux

GSL Biotech SnapGene by SnapGene

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Technelysium Chromas by Technelysium

Compatible with:

Windows

.SCF

File Format:	.scf
File Type:	SimTown Sounds File

Sounds file associated with SimTown, a game that allows the player to construct a town consisting of streets, houses, businesses and parks.

Company:	EA Maxis
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open SimTown Sounds File Files:

SimTown by EA Maxis

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshoot SCF Files

Common Problems Opening SCF Files

Microsoft Windows is Not Installed

Double-clicking your SCF file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open SCF File". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your SCF file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another SCF-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of Microsoft Windows is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Windows installed that's incompatible with your Windows Explorer Command type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Windows. 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: Right-clicking on your SCF, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of SCF file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading SCF Files

Although you might already have Microsoft Windows or another SCF-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Windows Explorer Command files. If you are still having problems opening SCF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry SCF file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the SCF file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Microsoft Windows that did not fully complete
• SCF file corruption
• Malware-tainted SCF file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with SCF has outdated drivers
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Windows Explorer Command file