.VCD File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .VCD file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

VCD File Recovery

What is a .VCD file?

A VCD file is a disc image of a CD or DVD and is recognized by Windows as an actual disc, even though the data is on the hard drive. VCD files allow CDs and DVDs to be used without requiring physical drives and is useful for mounting discs on network computers.

What Are Common Causes of ".VCD" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes of ".VCD" (Video CD) files being lost or experiencing failure. Some of these causes include:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete the ".VCD" files while organizing or cleaning up their storage devices.
  2. File system corruption: File system corruption can occur due to various reasons such as improper system shutdown, malware infection, or hardware issues. This can lead to the loss or failure of ".VCD" files.
  3. Formatting or reformatting: If a storage device containing ".VCD" files is formatted or reformatted, it can result in the loss of all data including the ".VCD" files.
  4. Software or hardware malfunction: Malfunctioning software or hardware components can cause data loss or failure, including ".VCD" files.
  5. Virus or malware attack: Viruses or malware infections can corrupt or delete ".VCD" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  6. Physical damage to storage media: Physical damage to storage media such as hard drives, CDs, or DVDs can result in the loss or failure of ".VCD" files.
  7. File system errors: File system errors can occur due to various reasons, including power outages, improper ejection of storage devices, or software bugs. These errors can cause ".VCD" files to become inaccessible or corrupted.
  8. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidentally overwriting or moving ".VCD" files, can lead to their loss or failure.

It is always recommended to regularly back up important files, including ".VCD" files, to prevent data loss in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

How to recover lost ".VCD" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".VCD" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".VCD" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".VCD" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".VCD" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".VCD" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".VCD" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo virtual CD image file file?

Programs that open ".VCD" files

Windows
H+H Software Virtual CD H+H Software Virtual CD
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 7 Roxio Creator NXT Pro 7
WinMount International WinMount WinMount International WinMount
Mac
Roxio Toast 18 Roxio Toast 18
Roxio Popcorn Roxio Popcorn
MPlayer MPlayer

Additional Information

  • File type: Virtual CD

  • File extension: .VCD

  • Developer: H+H

  • Category: Disk Image Files

  • Format: N/A

  • Mime-type: text/plain

  • HEX: 24

  • ASCII: $

  • File types that use the extension .VCD:

    • Virtual CD

    • FarStone Virtual Drive

    • Valve Choreography Data File

    • Value Change Dump File

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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