Tips to open GCX file
Can't open the GCX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GCX files as well as a list of programs that support GCX files.
GCX file extension
| File Name |
Grapher Graph Format |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The GCX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GCX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GCX file on each system platform.
What is GCX file?
The file in the GCX format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Apple. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Grapher Graph Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Apple Grapher. This was created by Apple, Inc..
How to open GCX file?
The most common problem when using Grapher Graph Format is that a specific GCX is not associated with the program. This causes the file GCX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GCX 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 Apple Grapher
The first step is to check if the computer has the Apple Grapher program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apple Grapher 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GCX files.
Programs to open GCX file
Remember to download programs supporting GCX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apple Grapher with GCX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GCX file still does not use the Apple Grapher program, it means no 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GCX file with the Apple Grapher program.
Step 3. Update Apple Grapher to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apple Grapher with Grapher Graph Format 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 Apple, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GCX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The GCX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GCX file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GCX or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected GCX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GCX 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GCX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apple, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GCX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the GCX file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the GCX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GCX to close. However, some background programs may block the GCX file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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