Tips to open APPINFO file
Can't open the APPINFO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open APPINFO files as well as a list of programs that support APPINFO files.
APPINFO file extension
| File Name |
VMware Workstation AppData Cache Format |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The APPINFO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the APPINFO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the APPINFO file on each system platform.
What is APPINFO file?
The APPINFO file has been categorized as Data Files. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. VMware Workstation AppData Cache Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VMware Workstation application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VMware, Inc..
How to open APPINFO file?
The main problem with VMware Workstation AppData Cache Format is that the APPINFO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file APPINFO to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the APPINFO file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install VMware Workstation
The first step is to check if the computer has the VMware Workstation program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VMware Workstation in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open APPINFO files.
Programs to open APPINFO file
Remember to download programs supporting APPINFO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with APPINFO files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the APPINFO file to open in the VMware Workstation application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the APPINFO file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware Workstation AppData Cache Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VMware, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the APPINFO file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The APPINFO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the APPINFO file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file APPINFO or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected APPINFO files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the APPINFO files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular APPINFO file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted APPINFO files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the APPINFO file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the APPINFO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file APPINFO to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the APPINFO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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