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SCF File - What is an .scf file and how do I open it?
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What is an SCF file? An SCF file is a shell command file used by Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer uses SCF files to perform certain actions, such as opening a new Windows Explorer window or showing a user's desktop.
More Information NOTE: SimTown may alter the standard SCF file association in Windows and cause the "Show Desktop" and "View Channels" icons in the Task Bar to change. To change the SCF file extension back to the default Windows association, follow these steps (provided by Microsoft): Select "Folder Options" from the View menu in an open window and then click the File Types tab. Select "SimTown Sounds" within the Registered File Types box and click Edit. Type "Windows Explorer Command" in the Description Of Type box and click New. Type "Open" in the Action box, and type "c:\progra~1\intern~1\iexplore.exe" in the Application Used To Perform Action box. Click the Use DDE check box and type "[ShellFile("%1","%1",%S)]" in the DDE Message box. Type "Folders" in the Application box, and "AppProperties" in the Topics box. Click OK, then Change Icon, then Browse. Choose an icon to replace the missing icon, click OK, and restart your computer. View the visual guide for changing Windows file associations for more information about how to change file associations in Windows.
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DeveloperMaxis Software
Popularity1.4 | 5 Votes
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.SCF File Extension
3 file types use the .scf file extension.
Shell Command File
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity |
3.0 | 15 Votes |
What is an SCF file?
An SCF file is a shell command file used by Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer uses SCF files to perform certain actions, such as opening a new Windows Explorer window or showing a user's desktop.
How to open an SCF file
SCF files are not meant to be manually opened. Windows Explorer automatically loads and uses SCF files as needed.
Warning
A vulnerability in SCF files' structure allows cybercriminals to use malicious SCF files to steal a user's Windows login credentials. This attack requires only that a user view the SCF file in a folder or on their desktop. It does not require that the user open the SCF file. Thus, if you notice that you are receiving an untrusted SCF file as part of a download, you should cancel that download or attempt to delete the SCF file without viewing it.
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Programs that open SCF files
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Microsoft Windows
Paid
Category: System Files
Updated: October 18, 2023
DNA Sequence Chromatogram File
| Developer | N/A |
| Popularity |
2.7 | 12 Votes |
Stores DNA sequence information that can be analyzed using a DNA sequence viewer; similar to a .ABI file, but contains more information and is less prone to errors; may be created by the LF, Li-Cor, Beckman CEQ 2000XL, CEQ 8000, Visible Genetics OpenGene, or other sequencers.
Programs that open SCF files
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Windows
GSL Biotech SnapGene
Free Trial
Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser
Free Trial
Technelysium Chromas
Free
DNASTAR Lasergene
Paid
Genome Compiler
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Discontinued
Free Trial
Mac
GSL Biotech SnapGene
Free Trial
4Peaks
Free
Genome Compiler
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Discontinued
Free Trial
Linux
EMBOSS abiview
Free
Category: Data Files
Updated: March 21, 2018
SimTown Sounds File
| Developer | Maxis Software |
| Popularity |
1.4 | 5 Votes |
Contains sounds effects and audio data used by SimTown, a small-scale version of SimCity; used to playback sounds within the game.
More Information
NOTE: SimTown may alter the standard SCF file association in Windows and cause the "Show Desktop" and "View Channels" icons in the Task Bar to change. To change the SCF file extension back to the default Windows association, follow these steps (provided by Microsoft):
View the visual guide for changing Windows file associations for more information about how to change file associations in Windows.
Programs that open or reference SCF files
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Maxis SimTown
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Maxis SimTown
Category: Game Files
Updated: June 25, 2011