Tips to open GGC file
Can't open the GGC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GGC files as well as a list of programs that support GGC files.
GGC file extension
| File Name |
Google Desktop Gadget Container Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The GGC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GGC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GGC file on each system platform.
What is GGC file?
The file in the GGC format belongs to the Misc Files category. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Google Desktop Gadget Container Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Google Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc..
How to open GGC file?
An often recurring problem with Google Desktop Gadget Container Format is that GGC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file GGC 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 GGC 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 Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Google Desktop is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Google Desktop 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. Below you will find a list of applications that support GGC files.
Programs to open GGC file
Remember to download programs supporting GGC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Desktop with GGC files
If, despite the installed application, the GGC file does not start in the Google Desktop application, you must create a file 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 select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GGC file with the Google Desktop application.
Step 3. Update Google Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding Google Desktop with Google Desktop Gadget Container Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Google Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GGC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The GGC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GGC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GGC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GGC 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 GGC 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GGC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , 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 GGC 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 GGC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the GGC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GGC to close. 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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