Tips to open GDV file
Can't open the GDV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GDV files as well as a list of programs that support GDV files.
GDV file extension
| File Name |
SmartWare Graphics Screen Driver |
| File Developer |
SmartWare Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The GDV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GDV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GDV file on each system platform.
What is GDV file?
The file with the extension GDV is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is SmartWare Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. SmartWare Graphics Screen Driver is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use SmartWare to handle this file. This is a program created by SmartWare Corporation.
How to open GDV file?
An often recurring problem with SmartWare Graphics Screen Driver is that GDV is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GDV 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 GDV 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 SmartWare
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SmartWare is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SmartWare in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support GDV files.
Programs to open GDV file
Remember to download programs supporting GDV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SmartWare with GDV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GDV file to open in the SmartWare application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 GDV file with the SmartWare program.
Step 3. Update SmartWare to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SmartWare program with the SmartWare Graphics Screen Driver 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 SmartWare Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GDV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GDV file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GDV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GDV 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 GDV 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GDV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SmartWare Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GDV 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move GDV to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 GDV file again. However, some background programs may block the GDV file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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