Tips to open GBM file

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

GBM file extension

File Name Genie Backup Manager Archive
File Developer Genie-Soft Corporation
File Category Archive Files

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

Operating systems
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What is GBM file?

The GBM file has been categorized as Archive Files. The creator of this file is Genie-Soft Corporation. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Genie Backup Manager Archive is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ZipZag. This was created by Gabriel Valentin Cristescu. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. Genie Backup Manager Pro will apply when it is not possible to use ZipZag.

How to open GBM file?

The most common problem when using Genie Backup Manager Archive is that a specific GBM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open GBM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GBM 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 ZipZag

In this case, you should first verify that the ZipZag application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ZipZag into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GBM with ZipZag. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GBM files.

Programs to open GBM file

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

Step 2. Create association of ZipZag with GBM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GBM file to open in the ZipZag application, but you can set it manually. 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ZipZag application as the default for handling the GBM file.

Step 3. Update ZipZag to the latest version

If, despite the association of the ZipZag program with the Genie Backup Manager Archive 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 Gabriel Valentin Cristescu website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GBM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GBM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GBM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GBM files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GBM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Genie-Soft Corporation
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GBM 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. It is best to move GBM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the GBM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GBM to close. However, some background programs may block the GBM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.