Tips to open GMZ file

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

GMZ file extension

File Name GameMaker Complete Source
File Developer YoYo Games
File Category Misc Files

The GMZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GMZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GMZ file on each system platform.

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What is GMZ file?

The GMZ file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is YoYo Games. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. GameMaker Complete Source is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional.

How to open GMZ file?

The main problem with GameMaker Complete Source is that the GMZ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that GMZ 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 GMZ 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 GameMaker

In this case, you should first verify that the GameMaker application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name GameMaker into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file GMZ.

Programs to open GMZ file

Remember to download programs supporting GMZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of GameMaker with GMZ files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GMZ file still does not use the GameMaker program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 GMZ file with the GameMaker application.

Step 3. Update GameMaker to the latest version

If, however, after binding GameMaker with GameMaker Complete Source there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The GMZ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GMZ file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GMZ file. Sometimes virus-infected GMZ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GMZ 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GMZ file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GMZ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 GMZ file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GMZ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GMZ file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.