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Open VCS File

A VCS file is in the format of a calendar file and contains information about an event or appointment, which can be imported into a calendar or scheduling program.

The VCS file is saved in the vCalendar format, and includes the date and time of the event and other information about the event.

VCS files can be imported and exported by various well-known and popular programs, including Microsoft Outlook and Apple Calendar.

It is a file that has characteristics of interoperability and compatibility between programs of, even, different operating systems.

They are also compatible with various PDA software programs, such as Palm Desktop.

Apple iCal, better known as Apple Calendar, went by another name starting in 2012, when OS X Mountain Lion was released.

Software to open and work with a VCS file

Microsoft Outlook

Typical VCS application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE /vcal "%1"
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE" /vcal "%1"

Frequently used application names to open VCS files:

Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Outlook.File.vcs
Outlook.File.vcs.14

How Can I Open VCS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VCS file is to find a VCS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VCS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VCS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VCS file opener then try to search online for "VCS viewer", "application to open VCS file" or "open VCS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VCS file

How Can I Open VCS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VCS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VCS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VCS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VCS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VCS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VCS file then try to search for "VCS viewer", "application to open VCS file" or "read VCS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VCS file

How Can I Open VCS File on Android

If you downloaded a VCS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VCS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VCS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VCS viewer", "VCS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VCS File on iPhone or iPad

To open VCS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VCS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VCS". This way you can find apps which can open VCS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VCS viewer" or "VCS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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