CACHE-2 File Extension

What is CACHE-2 file?

CACHE-2 filename suffix is mostly used for VLC Media Player Font Cache files. VideoLAN Project Team defined the VLC Media Player Font Cache format standard. CACHE-2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Android, Windows system platform. CACHE-2 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular program for handling CACHE-2 files is VLC media player, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of VideoLAN Project Team developer not only will you find detailed information about theVLC media player software, but also about CACHE-2 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CACHE-2 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support CACHE-2 files. Files with CACHE-2 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CACHE-2 extension?

Problems with accessing CACHE-2 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to VLC Media Player Font Cache files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CACHE-2 files.

Step 1. Install VLC media player software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CACHE-2 files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select VLC media player or one of the recommended programs (for example, VLC media player for Android) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download VLC media player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit VideoLAN Project Team website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of VLC media player and update if needed

If the problems with opening CACHE-2 files still occur even after installing VLC media player, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of VLC media player is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that VLC media player cannot handle files with CACHE-2 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of VLC media player is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CACHE-2 files to VLC media player

After installing VLC media player (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CACHE-2 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CACHE-2 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where VLC media player is installed, check the Always use this app to open CACHE-2 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CACHE-2 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select VLC media player and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CACHE-2 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the CACHE-2 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CACHE-2 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the CACHE-2 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CACHE-2 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the CACHE-2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CACHE-2 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CACHE-2 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the CACHE-2 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CACHE-2 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open VLC media player

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CACHE-2 files. Close all running programs and try opening the CACHE-2 file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with VLC Media Player Font Cache file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CACHE-2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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