File Extension Database

Open VPX File

A VPX extension file is used by Avast! Computer security software as a data file.

Avast! is an antivirus and Internet security application, widely known for its effectiveness and low cost.

The VPX file may contain virus definitions and update information for the software itself, therefore the VPX file is used to keep the software up to date with the latest protection signatures.

Avast! automatically downloads VPX files periodically to keep up to date.

Because it is a data file of the Avast! System, its manual opening is not recommended and, in fact, it is unnecessary. In case the file is corrupt, you just have to download it again.

To operate on a VPX file you must have the Avast! installed on your system:

Avast!

How Can I Open VPX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VPX file is to find a VPX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VPX 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 VPX 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 VPX file opener then try to search online for "VPX viewer", "application to open VPX file" or "open VPX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VPX file

How Can I Open VPX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VPX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VPX 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 VPX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VPX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VPX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VPX file then try to search for "VPX viewer", "application to open VPX file" or "read VPX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VPX file

How Can I Open VPX File on Android

If you downloaded a VPX 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 VPX 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 "VPX".
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 "VPX viewer", "VPX 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 VPX File on iPhone or iPad

To open VPX 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 VPX 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 "VPX". This way you can find apps which can open VPX 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 "VPX viewer" or "VPX file" online in your favorite search engine.