VCF Types

Main VCF Affiliation

.VCF

Formatting:	.vcf
Class:	VCard File

VCF file is a standard format for storing personal or business contacts, including such data as name, e-mail, social networks, address, or phone numbers. vCards are saved in a text format, which means you can view the contents in a text editor.

Author:	Palm
Function:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vcf

Software Programs That Open The VCard File:

Microsoft Outlook Express by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

FreshBooks by FreshBooks Company

Web

Nokia PC Suite by Nokia

Windows

Mac

Palm Desktop by Palm

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Outlook 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

iOS

Android

OS X El Capitan

Apple Contacts by Apple

Mac

Microsoft Windows Contacts by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More VCF Files

.VCF

Formatting:	.vcf
Class:	VirtualDub Processing Settings

Setting file associated with VirtualDub, a free video capture and processing utility for Microsoft Windows.

Author:	Avery Dennison
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open VirtualDub Processing Settings Files:

VirtualDub by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening VCF Files

Typical VCF Opening Challenges

Microsoft Outlook Express Removed

You attempt to load your VCF file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The VCF File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Outlook Express isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your VCF with Microsoft Outlook Express, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your VCF, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Microsoft Outlook Express

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Outlook Express won't support your VCard File file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Outlook Express (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your VCard File file was created by a newer Microsoft Outlook Express than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your VCF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening VCF files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other VCF File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Outlook Express will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading VCF files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• Windows Registry VCF file paths that are incorrect
• Corruption of the VCF file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a VCF-associated program (eg. Microsoft Outlook Express)
• VCF file corruption
• The VCF is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to VCFs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your VCard File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)