Tips to open GDOCX file
Can't open the GDOCX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GDOCX files as well as a list of programs that support GDOCX files.
GDOCX file extension
| File Name |
Link To Google Docs Web Application Document Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The GDOCX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GDOCX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GDOCX file on each system platform.
What is GDOCX file?
The GDOCX file has been categorized as Misc Files. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Link To Google Docs Web Application Document 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 Google Docs to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the GDOCX file. You can use Google Drive in case Google Docs cannot be used.
How to open GDOCX file?
The main problem with Link To Google Docs Web Application Document Format is that the GDOCX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that GDOCX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GDOCX 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 Google Docs
The first step is to check if the computer has the Google Docs program installed. This can be achieved by typing Google Docs 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 GDOCX files.
Programs to open GDOCX file
Remember to download programs supporting GDOCX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Docs with GDOCX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GDOCX file still does not use the Google Docs program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 Google Docs application as the default for handling the GDOCX file.
Step 3. Update Google Docs to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Google Docs program, it is possible that Link To Google Docs Web Application Document 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 Google Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GDOCX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GDOCX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 GDOCX file. However, remember that not every infected GDOCX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GDOCX file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GDOCX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GDOCX 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move GDOCX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects 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 GDOCX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GDOCX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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