Tips to open GBI file

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

GBI file extension

File Name GBurner Project Format
File Developer gBurner Systems
File Category Disk Image Files

The GBI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GBI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GBI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is GBI file?

The file with the extension GBI is the Disk Image Files file type. The author of this format is gBurner Systems. In addition to this file, the Disk Image Files category includes 203 related files. GBurner Project Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use gBurner to handle this file. This is a program created by gBurner Systems, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. DAA2ISO, AnyToISO will apply when it is not possible to use gBurner.

How to open GBI file?

The main problem with GBurner Project Format is that the GBI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GBI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GBI 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 gBurner

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that gBurner is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing gBurner into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support GBI files.

Programs to open GBI file

Remember to download programs supporting GBI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of gBurner with GBI files

If, despite the installed application, the GBI file does not start in the gBurner 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GBI file with the gBurner application.

Step 3. Update gBurner to the latest version

If, despite the association of the gBurner program with the GBurner Project Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the gBurner Systems, Inc. page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The GBI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to GBI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 GBI file. Sometimes virus-infected GBI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GBI 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GBI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact gBurner Systems
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GBI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the GBI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with 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 GBI file again. However, some background programs may block the GBI file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.