How to open VCS files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open VCS file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VCS files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
VCS File Extension
- File type VCalendar Event Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) VCS file?
The VCS (VCalendar Event Format) file format is an FIE (file interchange format) standard developed by Microsoft for the exchange of calendar information. This file format complies with the Internet standard RFC 2445 and is also understood by other compatible calendar applications. VCS files store events such as meetings, deadlines, reminders, anniversaries, and birthdays.
VCS files are structured like other types of vFiles and consist of a text-based .ics data file that can easily be transferred between calendar programs. This allows updated versions of a particular event to be maintained, or to transfer events between two calendar programs. VCS files are associated with the .ics extension and typically open with all popular calendar programs.
How to open VCS file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .VCS files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports VCS files
In order to open VCS file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with VCS extension.
Programs that can open VCS files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, VCS files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on VCS files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to VCS files.
Step 2. Associate given software with VCS files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VCS files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VCS files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open VCS files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open VCS files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to VCS files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the VCS file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with VCS extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the VCS file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VCS file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on VCS files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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