Tips to open GMW file
Can't open the GMW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GMW files as well as a list of programs that support GMW files.
GMW file extension
| File Name |
Global Mapper Workspace |
| File Developer |
Global Mapper Software LLC |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The GMW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GMW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GMW file on each system platform.
What is GMW file?
The file in the GMW format belongs to the GIS Files category. The author of this format is Global Mapper Software LLC. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Global Mapper Workspace appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Global Mapper to handle this file. This is a program created by Global Mapper Software LLC.
How to open GMW file?
The most common problem when using Global Mapper Workspace is that a specific GMW is not associated with the program. This causes the file GMW 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 GMW 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 Global Mapper
The first step is to check if the computer has the Global Mapper program installed. To do this, enter the name Global Mapper into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file GMW.
Programs to open GMW file
Remember to download programs supporting GMW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Global Mapper with GMW files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GMW file still does not use the Global Mapper program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 GMW file with the Global Mapper program.
Step 3. Update Global Mapper to the latest version
If, however, after binding Global Mapper with Global Mapper Workspace there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Global Mapper Software LLC website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GMW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GMW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GMW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GMW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GMW file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GMW files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Global Mapper Software LLC
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GMW 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the GMW file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the GMW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GMW file again. 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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