SKC File Extension

What is SKC file?

Full format name of files that use SKC extension is SideKick Card Format. SideKick Card Format format was developed by Borland. SKC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with SKC extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The software recommended for managing SKC files is SideKick.

Programs which support SKC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SKC files. Files with SKC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SKC extension?

Problems with accessing SKC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with SKC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install SideKick software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SKC files is that no program that can handle SKC files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download SideKick and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download SideKick installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SideKick

If the problems with opening SKC files still occur even after installing SideKick, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of SideKick is available. 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 SKC files are not compatible with SideKick. The most recent version of SideKick is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SideKick Card Format files with SideKick

If you have the latest version of SideKick installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SKC 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.

Change the default application in Windows

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

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SKC file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SKC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SKC file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the SKC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the SKC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with SKC extension is complete and error-free

If the SKC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with SKC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the SideKick Card Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle SideKick

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with SideKick Card Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SKC files affecting older versions of given software.

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