VLP File Extension

What is VLP file?

VLP is a file extension commonly associated with LiveSite Project files. LiveSite Project specification was created by Valadeo. VLP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VLP file format, along with 303 other file formats, belongs to the Web Files category. The most popular software that supports VLP files is LiveSite.

Programs which support VLP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VLP files. Files with VLP 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 VLP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VLP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to LiveSite Project files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the LiveSite

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VLP files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install LiveSite. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VLP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading LiveSite installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of LiveSite and update if needed

You still cannot access VLP files although LiveSite is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why VLP files are not compatible with LiveSite. The latest version of LiveSite should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign LiveSite to VLP files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VLP files with latest version of LiveSite you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the VLP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the LiveSite installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VLP files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VLP extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VLP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the VLP is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VLP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The VLP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VLP file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the VLP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the VLP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with VLP 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the LiveSite Project file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run LiveSite

If the systems has insufficient resources to open VLP files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with LiveSite Project files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle VLP files.

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