Tips to open GCI file
Can't open the GCI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GCI files as well as a list of programs that support GCI files.
GCI file extension
| File Name |
Grand Theft Auto 2 Game Format |
| File Developer |
Rockstar Games |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The GCI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GCI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GCI file on each system platform.
What is GCI file?
The file with the extension GCI is the Game Files file type. The author of this format is Rockstar Games. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Grand Theft Auto 2 Game 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. The main program that supports this format is Grand Theft Auto 2. This was created by Rockstar Games, Inc..
How to open GCI file?
The most common problem when using Grand Theft Auto 2 Game Format is that a specific GCI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open GCI, 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 GCI 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 Grand Theft Auto 2
The first step is to check if the computer has the Grand Theft Auto 2 program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Grand Theft Auto 2 in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GCI with Grand Theft Auto 2. Below you will find a list of applications that support GCI files.
Programs to open GCI file
Remember to download programs supporting GCI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Grand Theft Auto 2 with GCI files
If, despite the installed application, the GCI file does not start in the Grand Theft Auto 2 application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Grand Theft Auto 2 application as the default for handling the GCI file.
Step 3. Update Grand Theft Auto 2 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Grand Theft Auto 2 program, it is possible that Grand Theft Auto 2 Game Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Rockstar Games, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GCI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GCI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 GCI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GCI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GCI 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GCI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Rockstar Games help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GCI 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. It is best to move GCI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the GCI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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