Tips to open VCD file

Can't open the VCD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VCD files as well as a list of programs that support VCD files.

VCD file extension

File Name Virtual CD
File Developer H+H
File Category Disk Image Files

The VCD file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VCD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VCD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is VCD file?

The file in the VCD format belongs to the Disk Image Files category. The creator of this file is H+H. In addition to this file, the Disk Image Files category includes 203 related files. Virtual CD appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Roxio Popcorn to handle this file. This is a program created by Roxio. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the VCD file. The UltraISO, MagicISO, Virtual CD, VirtualDrive programs will also handle the file when the Roxio Popcorn program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VCD file?

The most common problem when using Virtual CD is that a specific VCD is not associated with the program. This causes the file VCD 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 VCD 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 Roxio Popcorn

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Roxio Popcorn is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Roxio Popcorn into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file VCD.

Step 2. Create association of Roxio Popcorn with VCD files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VCD file to open in the Roxio Popcorn application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VCD file with the Roxio Popcorn application.

Step 3. Update Roxio Popcorn to the latest version

If, however, after binding Roxio Popcorn with Virtual CD 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 Roxio page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VCD 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VCD file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VCD file. Sometimes virus-infected VCD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VCD file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VCD files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting H+H, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file VCD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move VCD to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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 VCD file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.