File Extension Library


.SIDD File Extension

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

What are .SIDD files and how to open them?

Can't open .SIDD 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 .SIDD file.

What is a .SIDD file extension?

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

.SIDD is iTunes Authorization Data File

Data file used by iTunes, a music and video playback application; contains data that authorizes the computer and user to play purchased songs and videos with the user account; similar to .SIDB and .SIDN files; not meant to be opened manually by the user.

In Windows 7 and 8, iTunes stores SIDD files to the following directory:

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

iTunes for Windows XP uses this location:

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

NOTE: If iTunes doesn't open after you've installed a new version in Windows, you can fix this by deleting the SC Info.sidb, SC Info.sidd, and SC Info.sidn files from the directories listed above. After deletion, 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 .SIDD files

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