Tips to open VLCL file
Can't open the VLCL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VLCL files as well as a list of programs that support VLCL files.
VLCL file extension
| File Name |
VMware Localization Format |
| File Developer |
VMware |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VLCL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VLCL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VLCL file on each system platform.
What is VLCL file?
The file with the extension VLCL is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is VMware. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. VMware Localization Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Windows. The VMware Workstation application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VMware, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the VLCL file.
How to open VLCL file?
The main problem with VMware Localization Format is that the VLCL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VLCL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VLCL 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
In this case, you should first verify that the VMware Workstation application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VMware Workstation into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support VLCL files.
Programs to open VLCL file
Remember to download programs supporting VLCL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with VLCL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VLCL file to open in the VMware Workstation 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the VLCL file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VMware Workstation program with the VMware Localization Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 VLCL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to VLCL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VLCL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected VLCL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VLCL 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VLCL files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting VMware, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VLCL 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.
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 VLCL to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the VLCL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VLCL to close. However, some background programs may block the VLCL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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