Tips to open GLD file
Can't open the GLD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GLD files as well as a list of programs that support GLD files.
GLD file extension
| File Name |
MPLAB C Compiler Linker Script Format |
| File Developer |
Microchip Technology |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The GLD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GLD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GLD file on each system platform.
What is GLD file?
The file in the GLD format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is Microchip Technology. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. MPLAB C Compiler Linker Script Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The MPLAB C Compiler application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microchip Technology Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the GLD file. You can use MPLAB IDE in case MPLAB C Compiler cannot be used.
How to open GLD file?
An often recurring problem with MPLAB C Compiler Linker Script Format is that GLD is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GLD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GLD 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 MPLAB C Compiler
The first step is to check if the computer has the MPLAB C Compiler program installed. This can be achieved by typing MPLAB C Compiler into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GLD with MPLAB C Compiler. Below you will find a list of applications that support GLD files.
Programs to open GLD file
Remember to download programs supporting GLD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPLAB C Compiler with GLD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GLD file still does not use the MPLAB C Compiler program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the MPLAB C Compiler application as the default for handling the GLD file.
Step 3. Update MPLAB C Compiler to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MPLAB C Compiler program with the MPLAB C Compiler Linker Script Format 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 Microchip Technology Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GLD 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 GLD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GLD 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GLD file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GLD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of GLD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GLD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microchip Technology, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GLD files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the GLD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GLD to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GLD file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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