Tips to open GND file
Can't open the GND file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GND files as well as a list of programs that support GND files.
GND file extension
| File Name |
Geography Network Document |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The GND file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GND files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GND file on each system platform.
What is GND file?
The file with the extension GND is the GIS Files file type. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Geography Network Document is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is ArcView. This was created by Esri.
How to open GND file?
The main problem with Geography Network Document is that the GND file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GND, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GND 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 ArcView
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcView program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArcView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GND with ArcView. Below you will find a list of applications that support GND files.
Programs to open GND file
Remember to download programs supporting GND files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcView with GND files
If, despite the installed application, the GND file does not start in the ArcView application, you must create a file 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GND file with the ArcView application.
Step 3. Update ArcView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcView program, it is possible that Geography Network Document requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GND file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GND file. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GND or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected GND files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of GND 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GND files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GND 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the GND file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GND file again. However, some background programs may block the GND file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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