Open files with VCD extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a VCD file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the VCD file with ease.
VCD File Extension
- File type Virtual CD
- File developer H+H
- File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) VCD file?
The VCD (Virtual CD) file format is a disk image file created to emulate a physical optical Compact Disc (CD). It stores data in a binary form which is then compressed to reduce the size. The file is viewable and executable on most CD-ROM drives and media players.
VCD files include metadata such as disc titles, track numbers, track length, song names, artist name, etc., that identify the contents of a CD. Once the files are created, users can mount them as virtual discs and extract data from them in much the same way as they would with physical discs.
How to open VCD file?
VCD file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If VCD file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the VCD file for errors
- No program that supports VCD files is installed on the system
- No program that supports VCD files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open VCD files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- VCD file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with VCD extension can be found below:
Programs that can open VCD files
Step 2. Associate software supporting VCD with this file format
- Right-click on the VCD file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the VCD file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with VCD files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with VCD file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports VCD files.
