Opening SCO Files

The SCO file type is primarily associated with Sibelius.

SCO	File extension: SCO
	File type:	scorch data

What is an SCO file?

SCO files mostly belong to Sibelius by Sibelius. An SCO file is a disk image containing an exact copy of a disk or disk partition backed up using TotalRecovery software. Information saved in an SCO disk image can be used to transfer an operating system or restore a crashed system. SCO is also the filename extension of a scorch file created by older, Internet-based editions of Sibelius scorewriter software. A scorch file contains a library of music scores. Another type of SCO file is a music score created by Csound music synthesis software and programming language.

How to open an SCO file

You need a suitable software like Sibelius to open an SCO file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SCO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SCO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert SCO files:

Sibelius by Sibelius
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SCO files are often referred to as Sibelius data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
AuthorJ (lesson) by ObjectJ
AuthorJ is a discontinued application for creating e-courses. It saves a lesson in a file with SCO filename extension. This file format is classified as Data.
Csound (music score) by Csounders
Csound is a development environment and programming language for synthesizing music. A music score created with this software is saved in an SCO file. This file format is classified as Data.
Mount&Blade (game data) by TaleWorlds
Mount&Blade is an action role-playing video game series for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. It uses some game data saved in an SCO file. This file format is classified as Game.
Scøøp Script (data) by Emmanuel Santos
Scøøp Script is a discontinued Internet Relay Chat client for Windows desktop. It used some data saved in an SCO file. This file format is classified as Data.
TotalRecovery (disk/partition backup image) by FarStone
TotalRecovery is a disk backup/restore program compatible with Windows desktop. It uses an SCO file to store a disk backup or disk partition backup image. This file format is classified as Disk Image.

SCO file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the SCO files looks like this:

SCO is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type includes various formats for various programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

30% of all SCO files start with the bytes 3ýÿÿ crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. SCO files can be up to 750 KB in size, but are often around 7 KB - 330 KB. The file type is old but is used even today. The following filename is common: scn_castle_1_exterior.sco. Such SCO files store data about town, castle, exterior, scene, village, arena, center, zendar and store.
10% of all SCO files start with the bytes [ObjectBegin] crucial for this file format. These files are plain text, which means they can be viewed with any text editor such as Windows Editor, Nano for Linux, and TextEdit for macOS. The average file size is 30 KB with most files being between 12 KB and 110 KB in size. The files contain the following words: CentralPoint, Name, Verts, [ObjectBegin] and Mega. These files are often associated with mega, trailer and body.

All other SCO files (60%) have no consistent format, often, for example, Csound Score, scr and groups. They are often associated with data or sysc. You can get all the details of your SCO file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .sco file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for SCO File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

sc0, scop, svo, osc, brf, soc, ai, zip, jpg, scb, scn, plg, sib, s7

Related links:

Scorch files

Mime type:

audio/csound, text/plain

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INTERN~1\iexplore.exe %1

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe %1

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FIREFOX.EXE %1

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Yahoo!\browser\ybrowser.exe

ProgramID: Sibelius.Scorch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Opera7\opera.exe

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an sco scorch data is a special file format by Sibelius and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SCO files

Associate the SCO file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open scorch data files. Because only the current version supports the latest SCO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Sibelius manufacturer website after an available Sibelius update.
To make sure that your SCO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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