Many people share .appdata files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn't evident for everyone which program a .appdata file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .appdata files.
1 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.appdata - VMware Workstation appData Data
To open local appdata folder you need to run%localappdata% from Run window. To open roaming appdata folder we can use%appdata% command. In Windows XP, you need to run the command%appdata% in run window to open appdata folder. How do I access the AppData folder? The AppData is by default a hidden folder. With the following steps you can access the contents. Open Windows File Explorer. Navigate to this folder: C:UsersYourUserName. Windows 7: In the topleft corner you will see the button Organize, click on it to expand the menu.
The APPDATA data files are related to VMware Workstation. APPDATA file is a VMware Workstation appData Data. VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x64 computers. It enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
- Application:
- VMware Workstation
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
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- Windows can't open this file: example.appdata To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
- To open the AppData folder on Windows 10, 8 & 7: Open File Explorer/Windows Explorer Type%AppData% into the address bar and hit enter Navigate to the required folder (Roaming or Local).
- How to open APPDATA files If you cannot open the APPDATA file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports APPDATA among those that are installed on your device.
Naturally, other applications may also use the .appdata file extension. Even harmful programs can create .appdata files. Be especially cautious with .appdata files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .appdata file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.appdata
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
Appdata Location On Windows 10
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Accessing the Application Data folder
On this page you will find information on accessing the Application Data (AppData) folder within Microsoft Windows.
What is the AppData folder?
The AppData folder contains application (app) settings, files, and data specific to the application (apps) on your Windows PC. The folder is hidden by default in Windows File Explorer, and has three hidden sub-folders: Local, LocalLow, and Roaming.
Roaming
This folder (%appdata%) contains data that can move with your user profile from PC to PC—like when you're on a domain—because this data has the ability to sync with a server. For example, if you sign in to a different PC on a domain, your web browser favorites or bookmarks will be available.
Local
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This folder (%localappdata%) contains data that can't move with your user profile. This data is typically specific to a PC or too large to sync with a server. For example, web browsers usually store their temporary files here.
LocalLow
This folder (%appdata%/.../locallow) contains data that can't move, but also has a lower level of access. For example, if you're running a web browser in a protected or safe mode, the app will only be able access data from the LocalLow folder.
During installation, applications are saved to the Local, LocalLow, or Roaming folders, depending on installation settings. Most desktop application use the Roaming folder, while most Windows Store applications use the Local folder.
How do I access the AppData folder?
The AppData is by default a hidden folder. With the following steps you can access the contents.
1. Open Windows File Explorer
2. Navigate to this folder: C:UsersYourUserName
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3a. Windows 7: In the topleft corner you will see the button Organize, click on it to expand the menu.
Click on 'Folder and search options' and continue to step 6.
3b. Windows 8: In the topleft corner you will see File | Home | Share | View
4. Windows 8: Click on View
5. Windows 8: Click on Options on the right side of the ribbon:
6. The following screen will appear:
7. Click on View and make sure the option 'Show hidden files, folders, and drives' is ON:
8. Click Apply to apply the new settings without closing the screen or click on OK to apply the new settings and close the screen.
You will now see the AppData folder in C:UsersYourUserName.
