Kinds of SP1 Files

Leading SP1 Type

.SP1

File Format:	.sp1
Class:	Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data

SP1 was an installation data file associated with Microsoft Windows XP with service pack one operating system. This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sp1

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Windows Media Center by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More SP1 Files

.SP1

File Format:	.sp1
Class:	ShadowProtect Spanned Backup

This file is a ShadowProtect Spanned Backup. ShadowProtect is a backup and system-restore program.

Created by:	StorageCraft
File Category:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open ShadowProtect Spanned Backup Files:

ShadowProtect by StorageCraft

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding SP1 Issues

Common Problems Opening SP1 Files

Missing Microsoft Windows

If you attempt to load your SP1 file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SP1 Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Windows installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your SP1 with Microsoft Windows, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another SP1-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Windows

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows won't support your Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your SP1, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Regardless, most of the SP1 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Windows installed.

Other SP1 File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Microsoft Windows or another SP1-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SP1s. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Windows Registry SP1 file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SP1 description
• Partial installation of Microsoft Windows that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your SP1 file
• Your SP1 has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with SP1 software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Windows XP With Service Pack 1 Installation Data file