Tips to open GBC file

Can't open the GBC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GBC files as well as a list of programs that support GBC files.

GBC file extension

File Name Game Boy Color ROM
File Category Game Files

The GBC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GBC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GBC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GBC file?

The file with the extension GBC is the Game Files file type. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Game Boy Color ROM appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VisualBoyAdvance application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Forgotten. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. You can use Basic Boy, BGB, PlayGuy, GEST in case VisualBoyAdvance cannot be used.

How to open GBC file?

The most common problem when using Game Boy Color ROM is that a specific GBC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open GBC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GBC 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 VisualBoyAdvance

In this case, you should first verify that the VisualBoyAdvance application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VisualBoyAdvance in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GBC with VisualBoyAdvance. Below you will find a list of applications that support GBC files.

Step 2. Create association of VisualBoyAdvance with GBC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GBC file still does not use the VisualBoyAdvance program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GBC file with the VisualBoyAdvance application.

Step 3. Update VisualBoyAdvance to the latest version

If, despite the association of the VisualBoyAdvance program with the Game Boy Color ROM file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Forgotten website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GBC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GBC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GBC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GBC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of GBC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GBC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GBC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the GBC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the GBC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the GBC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.