VMCX File Extension

Name: Virtual Machine Shell Information File (.VMCX)
Creator: Microsoft
License: Free

VMCX file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Virtual Machine Shell Information File. VMCX has been classified as Settings Files. This file is saved in an XML structure and its contents can be viewed in a Text Editor. You can open VMCX files in Microsoft Windows Virtual PC program.

Virtual Machine Shell Information File Type

Virtual Machine Shell Information File Type
Extension	.vmcx
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	5.0 (24 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Microsoft Windows Virtual PC
Category	Settings Files
Format	XML
Updated	5/1/2025

What is a VMCX File Type?

VMCX serves the same purpose as VMC files. VMCX files, however, are used by the Windows Explorer to provide information about the VM in the Explorer window. Windows Virtual PC also places VMCX files in the directory [user]\ Virtual Machines\ while VMC files are placed in the user directory; s [user]\ AppData\ directory.

Windows Virtual PC n'is available for Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions only.

Free online VMCX Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .VMCX (Virtual Machine Shell Information File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to VMCX, merge, split and compare the VMCX files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

VMCX Converter

Open VMCX

Edit VMCX

Compare VMCX Files

Merge VMCX Files

Split VMCX Files

VMCX Metadata Viewer

VMCX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Virtual Machine Shell Information File .VMCX File Extensions while opening the .VMCX files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open VMCX Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for Virtual Machine Shell Information File on your system such as Microsoft Windows Virtual PC.
Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Virtual PC program for *.vmcx (Virtual Machine Shell Information File) files.

Associate VMCX Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.VMCX (e.g example.vmcx) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Virtual PC program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .vmcx files.

Related VMCX File Extensions

VMCX default file extension is .VMCX and other similer related extensions are:

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All Platform Software Programs for VMCX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the VMCX files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open VMCX File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Hyper-V 000 for Windows	Free	Microsoft
	Microsoft Windows Virtual PC 000 for Windows	Free	Microsoft

Open VMCX File on Mac OS

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Open VMCX file on Web

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Open VMCX file on iOS

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Open VMCX file on Android

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About Licensing

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Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About VMCX - Virtual Machine Shell Information File

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Updated 5/1/2025

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