Tips to open VCM file

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

VCM file extension

File Name Vice City Mod Manager Format
File Developer LithJoe
File Category Game Files

The VCM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VCM file on each system platform.

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What is VCM file?

The file with the extension VCM is the Game Files file type. It was designed by LithJoe. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Vice City Mod Manager Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to handle this file. This is a program created by Rockstar Games, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the VCM file. You can use Vice City Mod Manager (VCMM) in case Grand Theft Auto: Vice City cannot be used.

How to open VCM file?

An often recurring problem with Vice City Mod Manager Format is that VCM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that VCM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VCM 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 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

In this case, you should first verify that the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file VCM with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Below is a list of programs that support the file VCM.

Step 2. Create association of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City with VCM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VCM file to open in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VCM file with the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City application.

Step 3. Update Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to the latest version

If, however, after binding Grand Theft Auto: Vice City with Vice City Mod Manager 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 Rockstar Games, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VCM file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to VCM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VCM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected VCM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VCM file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VCM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting LithJoe, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VCM 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move VCM 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VCM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VCM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.