Tips to open GOB file

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

GOB file extension

File Name LucasArts Game Resource
File Developer LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC
File Category Game Files

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

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What is GOB file?

The file in the GOB format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. LucasArts Game Resource is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Dragon UnPACKer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Alexandre Devilliers. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. The Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Indiana Jones, Star Wars: Dark Forces programs will also handle the file when the Dragon UnPACKer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open GOB file?

An often recurring problem with LucasArts Game Resource is that GOB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GOB 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 GOB 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 Dragon UnPACKer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Dragon UnPACKer program installed. To do this, enter the name Dragon UnPACKer into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GOB with Dragon UnPACKer. Below is a list of programs that support the file GOB.

Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with GOB files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GOB file still does not use the Dragon UnPACKer 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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 GOB file with the Dragon UnPACKer program.

Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

If, however, after binding Dragon UnPACKer with LucasArts Game Resource 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 Alexandre Devilliers page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The GOB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GOB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 GOB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GOB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GOB 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GOB files. You can restore the file from a backup or use LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GOB 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the GOB file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GOB 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 GOB file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GOB file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.