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Basic information about SCA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SCA（*.SCA or *.sca）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SCA file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the SCA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SCA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SCA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SCA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SCA file?
  • How to open a SCA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SCA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SCA file?
  • How to convert SCA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SCA file format?


1.Detail information about SCA file extension: Norton AntiVirus Scan File

File type Norton AntiVirus Scan File Category Data Files
Developer Symantec File format Binary
Description SCA file is a Norton AntiVirus Scan File developed by Symantec. Data file created by Norton AntiVirus, a program that protects desktop computers from malware; contains a list of files on the hard drive that have been scanned or need to be scanned; used by Norton AntiVirus to tell which files need to be scanned next.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files

Windows		 Symantec Norton Security 2017
Norton AntiVirus

macOS		 Symantec Norton Security 2017
Norton AntiVirus


2.Detail information about SCA file extension: Scala Script File

File type Scala Script File Category Executable Files
Developer Scala File format N/A
Description SCA file is a Scala Script File developed by Scala.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files

Windows		 Scala Designer
Scala Content Manager
Scala Ad Manager
Any text editor


3.Detail information about SCA file extension: PHASES SCALEPACK File

File type PHASES SCALEPACK File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCA file is a PHASES SCALEPACK File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files


4.Detail information about SCA file extension: Systems Management Server (SMS) Site Control File Addition

File type Systems Management Server (SMS) Site Control File Addition Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCA file is a Systems Management Server (SMS) Site Control File Addition.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files

Windows		 Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)


5.Detail information about SCA file extension: Vivaldi Scan Data

File type Vivaldi Scan Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCA file is a Vivaldi Scan Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files

Windows		 Vivaldi Scan


6.Detail information about SCA file extension: MSX Screen 10 Picture Image

File type MSX Screen 10 Picture Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCA file is a MSX Screen 10 Picture Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCA files



Can't open a SCA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SCA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SCA extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SCA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SCA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SCA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SCA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SCA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SCA file is damaged.
  • Whether the SCA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SCA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SCA file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SCA file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SCA file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SCA file.

If the SCA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.