Tips to open VCB file
Can't open the VCB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VCB files as well as a list of programs that support VCB files.
VCB file extension
| File Name |
VMware Consolidated Backup |
| File Developer |
VMware, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VCB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VCB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VCB file on each system platform.
What is VCB file?
The file with the extension VCB is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is VMware, Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. VMware Consolidated Backup is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VMware Server application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VMware, Inc..
How to open VCB file?
The main problem with VMware Consolidated Backup is that the VCB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VCB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VCB 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 Server
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VMware Server is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VMware Server into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file VCB with VMware Server. Below you will find a list of applications that support VCB files.
Programs to open VCB file
Remember to download programs supporting VCB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Server with VCB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VCB file still does not use the VMware Server program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VCB file with the VMware Server program.
Step 3. Update VMware Server to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Server with VMware Consolidated Backup there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VMware, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VCB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The VCB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the VCB file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VCB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VCB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of VCB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VCB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use VMware, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VCB 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move VCB to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VCB file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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