System Center Configuration Manager file
File type: Various data file
Files with the .vapplauncher file extension are used by System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft's systems-management software.
The files store data used by Configuration Manager rather than user-created documents.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 4, 2026
System Center Configuration Manager is Microsoft software that allows administrators to configure and manage Windows PCs, Macs and other devices. The .vapplauncher file is one of the data files used by the software.
A .vapplauncher file is intended to support Configuration Manager operations and is not normally a document that users edit. The System Center Configuration Manager name is associated with Microsoft's Configuration Manager product, which runs on Microsoft Windows.
A .vapplauncher file is normally used internally by System Center Configuration Manager and is not opened as a standalone document. On Windows, it should be left in the location where Configuration Manager created it.
If the file is needed for troubleshooting, it should be handled by a Configuration Manager administrator rather than opened or edited manually.
There is no meaningful standalone conversion for a .vapplauncher file. It contains data for System Center Configuration Manager, not content intended for export to another file format.
When moving or replacing Configuration Manager systems, use the software's supported administration, backup, or migration procedures instead of converting this file directly.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving vapplauncher files:
Microsoft Windows