.SPC 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 .SPC file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

SPC File Recovery

What is a .SPC file?

Digital certificate created by various PKCS (public-key cryptographic standard) programs, such as OpenSSL or Microsoft's .NET Framework File Signing Tool (Signcode.exe); contains a digital signature, which includes a public key that has been encrypted using a private key.

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

There can be several common causes for ".SPC" files to be lost or experience failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users might accidentally delete the ".SPC" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer systems.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with software or hardware can lead to the loss or corruption of ".SPC" files. This can occur due to system crashes, power failures, or software conflicts.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious programs can infect and corrupt ".SPC" files, making them inaccessible or unusable.
  4. File system errors: Errors in the file system, such as disk errors or file system corruption, can result in the loss or failure of ".SPC" files.
  5. Unsupported software: If the software used to open or access ".SPC" files becomes outdated or unsupported, it may result in failure to open or use the files.
  6. Improper file transfer: Errors during file transfer, such as interrupted downloads or incomplete transfers, can cause ".SPC" files to be lost or become corrupt.
  7. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidental formatting of storage devices or improper handling of files, can lead to the loss or failure of ".SPC" files.

To minimize the risk of ".SPC" file loss, it is advisable to regularly back up important files, use reliable antivirus software, keep software and systems up to date, and handle files with caution.

How to recover lost ".SPC" 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 ".SPC" file may be deleted.

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

Use programs for recovering ".SPC" 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 ".SPC" 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 ".SPC" 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 ".SPC" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo software Publisher Certificate File image file file?

Programs that open ".SPC" files

Windows
OpenSSL OpenSSL
Microsoft File Signing Tool Microsoft File Signing Tool
Microsoft Pvk2Pfx Microsoft Pvk2Pfx
Mac
OpenSSL OpenSSL
Linux
OpenSSL OpenSSL

Additional Information

  • File type: Software Publisher Certificate File

  • File extension: .SPC

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Web Files

  • Format: Binary

  • HEX: 53 50 00 00

  • ASCII: SP

  • File types that use the extension .SPC:

    • Software Publisher Certificate File

    • SNES Soundtrack File

    • Spectrum 512 Compressed Image

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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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