Tips to open GLINK file
Can't open the GLINK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GLINK files as well as a list of programs that support GLINK files.
GLINK file extension
| File Name |
Google Drive External Format Shortcut |
| File Developer |
Google |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The GLINK file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GLINK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GLINK file on each system platform.
What is GLINK file?
The file with the extension GLINK is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is Google. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Google Drive External Format Shortcut is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Web, Windows. It is recommended to use Google Drive to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open GLINK file?
An often recurring problem with Google Drive External Format Shortcut is that GLINK is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GLINK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GLINK 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 Drive
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Google Drive is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Google Drive 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 GLINK with Google Drive. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GLINK files.
Programs to open GLINK file
Remember to download programs supporting GLINK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Drive with GLINK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GLINK file to open in the Google Drive application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GLINK file with the Google Drive program.
Step 3. Update Google Drive to the latest version
If, however, after binding Google Drive with Google Drive External Format Shortcut there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 GLINK file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GLINK file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GLINK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected GLINK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GLINK 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GLINK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Google
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GLINK 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. Copying the GLINK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the GLINK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GLINK file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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