.SCS File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .SCS file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

SCS File Recovery

What is a .SCS file?

An SCS file is a saved game file created by SimCity Societies or SimCity Societies Destinations, two related games that allow players to create and simulate their own cities and societies. It contains a city created during gameplay. SCS files are used for saving cities and sharing game states with friends.

What Are Common Causes of ".SCS" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes for ".SCS" file loss or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".SCS" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer system, leading to file loss.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the operating system, software conflicts, or hardware failures can corrupt or delete ".SCS" files.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".SCS" files, making them inaccessible or causing failure.
  4. Power outages or system crashes: Unexpected power outages or system crashes during file transfer or modification can result in ".SCS" file loss or corruption.
  5. File system errors: Errors in the file system, such as disk errors or bad sectors, can lead to ".SCS" file loss or failure.
  6. Incompatible software: Using incompatible software to open or modify ".SCS" files can cause corruption or failure.
  7. Improper file handling: Mishandling or improper usage of ".SCS" files, such as forceful termination of file operations or improper file transfer, can result in file loss or corruption.
  8. Storage media issues: Problems with the storage media where ".SCS" files are stored, such as hard drive failure, memory card corruption, or physical damage, can lead to file loss.
  9. User error: Human errors, such as accidental formatting of storage devices, improper file renaming, or incorrect file manipulation, can cause ".SCS" file loss or failure.
  10. Software bugs or glitches: Occasionally, software bugs or glitches in applications that handle ".SCS" files can lead to file loss or corruption.

How to recover lost ".SCS" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".SCS" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".SCS" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".SCS" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".SCS" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".SCS" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".SCS" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo simCity Societies Saved Game File image file file?

Programs that open ".SCS" files

Windows
EA Simcity Societies EA Simcity Societies

Additional Information

  • File type: SimCity Societies Saved Game File

  • File extension: .SCS

  • Developer: Electronic Arts

  • Category: Game Files

  • Format: Binary

  • File types that use the extension .SCS:

    • SimCity Societies Saved Game File

    • Prism3D Game Data File

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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