APPICON File Extension
VMWare Cache
- File Type appicon
- Developer VMware, Inc.
- Popularity
- Application VMware Workstation
- Category Virtual Machine Files
What is a APPICON file?
The APPICON extension is related to VMWare Cache and is classified in the Virtual Machine Files category, which contains 56 files.
The VMWare Cache (APPICON), created by VMware, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 9 programs to support them.
APPICON files are supported by Windows. When working with APPICON files, you can rely on 2 programs, including VMware Workstation and VMware Player.
How to open a APPICON file?
If you can’t open a APPICON file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.
VMware Workstation and VMware Player stand out as the preferred programs to manage APPICON files effectively. To get the latest version of VMware Workstation, open the VMware website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.
When you finish installing VMware Workstation, the system will automatically launch APPICON files with it.
Set VMware Workstation to open APPICON by default
Change default apps on Mac
- Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired APPICON file to access the file’s context menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- At the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu. It is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then search for VMware Workstation. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.
Set default programs for Windows
- Take the first step by right-clicking on your APPICON file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
- Find the VMware Workstation application in the pop-up window and select it as your preferred program;
- Select the "Always use this application" check box and click "OK" to save your selection as the default application for opening APPICON files.
Easy APPICON Troubleshooting
When facing challenges with APPICON files, simple adjustments in your software can often solve the problem. Find helpful troubleshooting guidance below.
How do I know if my APPICON file has been damaged?
APPICON virtual machine files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:
- Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
- When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
- Unexplained APPICON file size inflation;
- VMware Workstation or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
Why does VMware Workstation quit or crash unexpectedly?
Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind VMware Workstation crash. Keep your VMware products up to date by installing the latest updates.
Restarting your computer is often an effective solution to resolve various common problems. Therefore, it is recommended to do so before making any changes to the software configuration.
What methods can be used to repair a damaged APPICON file?
In a data recovery program, open the damaged APPICON file and select the "Repair" menu option. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged virtual machine files.