Tips to open GPH file
Can't open the GPH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GPH files as well as a list of programs that support GPH files.
GPH file extension
| File Name |
Lotus 1-2-3 Graph |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The GPH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GPH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GPH file on each system platform.
What is GPH file?
The GPH file has been categorized as Document Files. The author of this format is IBM. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. Lotus 1-2-3 Graph is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Lotus 1-2-3 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. Freelance Graphics will apply when it is not possible to use Lotus 1-2-3.
How to open GPH file?
An often recurring problem with Lotus 1-2-3 Graph is that GPH is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file GPH 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 GPH 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 Lotus 1-2-3
In this case, you should first verify that the Lotus 1-2-3 application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Lotus 1-2-3 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 GPH with Lotus 1-2-3. Below is a list of programs that support the file GPH.
Programs to open GPH file
Remember to download programs supporting GPH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus 1-2-3 with GPH files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GPH file still does not use the Lotus 1-2-3 program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus 1-2-3 application as the default for handling the GPH file.
Step 3. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version
If, however, after binding Lotus 1-2-3 with Lotus 1-2-3 Graph 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 IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GPH 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. Usually this applies to GPH files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GPH file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GPH files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GPH 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 ability to automatically repair GPH file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GPH files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the GPH file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GPH to close. However, some background programs may block the GPH file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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