File Extension Library


.SIDB File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Misc Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .SIDB files and how to open them?

Can't open .SIDB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SIDB file.

What is a .SIDB file extension?

.SIDB file extension is created by Apple. .SIDB has been classified as Misc Files. The format of .SIDB file is Binary.

.SIDB is iTunes Authorization Data File

Data file used by iTunes, a multimedia playback application; saves authorization information for the computer so that the user can play purchased songs for his or her user account; similar to .SIDN and .SIDD files; not meant to be opened manually by the user.

SIDB files are saved to the following directory in Windows 7 and 8:

C:\ProgramData\Apple Computer\iTunes\SC Info\

Windows XP uses this location:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\SC Info\

NOTE: If iTunes will not open after you have recently installed a new version in Windows, you can delete the SC Info.sidb file along with the SC Info.sidd and SC Info.sidn files in the directories listed above, restart your computer, and then reopen iTunes.

List of all softwares that can open the iTunes Authorization Data File
Windows
Apple iTunes

How to fix problems with .SIDB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SIDB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SIDB file format
  2. You need to check the .SIDB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)