Tips to open GJD file

Can't open the GJD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GJD files as well as a list of programs that support GJD files.

GJD file extension

File Name The 7th Guest Media Format
File Developer Trilobyte
File Category Game Files

The GJD file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GJD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GJD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GJD file?

The file in the GJD format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is Trilobyte. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. The 7th Guest Media Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is The 7th Guest. This was created by Trilobyte, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. 7th Guest Toolset, The 11th Hour Toolset, Dragon UnPACKer will apply when it is not possible to use The 7th Guest.

How to open GJD file?

The main problem with The 7th Guest Media Format is that the GJD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GJD, 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 GJD 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 The 7th Guest

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that The 7th Guest is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name The 7th Guest into the system search engine. 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 GJD files.

Step 2. Create association of The 7th Guest with GJD files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GJD file to open in the The 7th Guest application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 GJD file with the The 7th Guest program.

Step 3. Update The 7th Guest to the latest version

If, however, after binding The 7th Guest with The 7th Guest Media Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Trilobyte, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GJD file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GJD file contents when downloading or copying. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GJD or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GJD files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GJD file. 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 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 GJD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Trilobyte
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GJD 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the GJD file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GJD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.