SCCM File Extension

What is SCCM file?

Full format name of files that use SCCM extension is System Center Configuration Manager Data Format. Files with SCCM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SCCM extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. System Center Configuration Manager is by far the most used program for working with SCCM files. Software named System Center Configuration Manager was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SCCM files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SCCM file extension

The following listing features SCCM-compatible programs. Files with SCCM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/08/2021

How to open file with SCCM extension?

Being unable to open files with SCCM extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SCCM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install System Center Configuration Manager software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SCCM files is that no program that can handle SCCM files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the System Center Configuration Manager developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit System Center Configuration Manager website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update System Center Configuration Manager to the latest version

You still cannot access SCCM files although System Center Configuration Manager is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why SCCM files are not compatible with System Center Configuration Manager. The most recent version of System Center Configuration Manager is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign System Center Configuration Manager to SCCM files

If you have the latest version of System Center Configuration Manager installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SCCM on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SCCM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where System Center Configuration Manager is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SCCM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SCCM extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SCCM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SCCM is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SCCM file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The SCCM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SCCM file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SCCM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SCCM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic SCCM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the SCCM file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the System Center Configuration Manager Data Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run System Center Configuration Manager

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SCCM extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with System Center Configuration Manager Data Format files. It may be the case that the SCCM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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