Tips to open GAX file
Can't open the GAX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GAX files as well as a list of programs that support GAX files.
GAX file extension
| File Name |
Age Of Empires II Save Game |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Studios |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The GAX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GAX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GAX file on each system platform.
What is GAX file?
The file with the extension GAX is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Studios. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Age Of Empires II Save Game is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Age of Empires II. This was created by Microsoft Studios. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the GAX file. The Rise of Nations programs will also handle the file when the Age of Empires II program does not fulfill its role.
How to open GAX file?
An often recurring problem with Age Of Empires II Save Game is that GAX is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file GAX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GAX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Age of Empires II
The first step is to check if the computer has the Age of Empires II program installed. To do this, enter the name Age of Empires II into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GAX files.
Programs to open GAX file
Remember to download programs supporting GAX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Age of Empires II with GAX files
If, despite the installed application, the GAX file does not start in the Age of Empires II application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GAX file with the Age of Empires II program.
Step 3. Update Age of Empires II to the latest version
If, however, after binding Age of Empires II with Age Of Empires II Save Game there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Studios page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GAX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GAX file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GAX file. However, remember that not every infected GAX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GAX files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GAX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Studios help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GAX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move GAX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GAX file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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