Tips to open GCO file
Can't open the GCO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GCO files as well as a list of programs that support GCO files.
GCO file extension
| File Name |
Genbox Family History Chart Options |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The GCO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GCO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GCO file on each system platform.
What is GCO file?
The file with the extension GCO is the Settings Files file type. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. Genbox Family History Chart Options 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 Genbox Family History to handle this file. This is a program created by Thoughtful Creations.
How to open GCO file?
An often recurring problem with Genbox Family History Chart Options is that GCO is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open GCO, 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 GCO 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 Genbox Family History
The first step is to check if the computer has the Genbox Family History program installed. This can be achieved by typing Genbox Family History into the operating 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 GCO files.
Programs to open GCO file
Remember to download programs supporting GCO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Genbox Family History with GCO files
If, despite the installed application, the GCO file does not start in the Genbox Family History 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GCO file with the Genbox Family History program.
Step 3. Update Genbox Family History to the latest version
If, however, after binding Genbox Family History with Genbox Family History Chart Options 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 Thoughtful Creations page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GCO file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The GCO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GCO file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GCO or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GCO files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GCO file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GCO file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GCO 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the GCO file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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