SCI File Extension

What is SCI file?

SCI is a file extension commonly associated with Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format files. Files with SCI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SCI extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. AVG Antivirus supports SCI files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 3 other tools may also be used. AVG Antivirus software was developed by AVG Technologies (Grisoft), and on its official website you may find more information about SCI files or the AVG Antivirus software program.

Programs which support SCI file extension

Programs that can handle SCI files are as follows. SCI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SCI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SCI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with SCI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SCI files.

Step 1. Get the AVG Antivirus

Problems with opening and working with SCI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SCI files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select AVG Antivirus or one of the recommended programs (for example, Norton AntiVirus, BitDefender, avast! Antivirus) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SCI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading AVG Antivirus installed is by going to developer’s website (AVG Technologies (Grisoft)) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update AVG Antivirus to the latest version

If you already have AVG Antivirus installed on your systems and SCI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SCI files are not compatible with AVG Antivirus. The latest version of AVG Antivirus should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format files with AVG Antivirus

After installing AVG Antivirus (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SCI files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the SCI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where AVG Antivirus is installed, check the Always use this app to open SCI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SCI extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select AVG Antivirus and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SCI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the SCI file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SCI file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SCI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the SCI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the SCI file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the SCI file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic SCI file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SCI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle AVG Antivirus

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SCI files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SCI files.

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