Tips to open GRA file

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

GRA file extension

File Name Microsoft Graph Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The GRA file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GRA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GRA file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GRA file?

The file in the GRA format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Microsoft Graph Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Excel to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Excel program does not fulfill its role.

How to open GRA file?

The main problem with Microsoft Graph Format is that the GRA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GRA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GRA 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 Microsoft Excel

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Excel is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Excel in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GRA with Microsoft Excel. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GRA files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with GRA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GRA file still does not use the Microsoft Excel 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 GRA file with the Microsoft Excel application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Excel program with the Microsoft Graph Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GRA 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GRA file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GRA file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GRA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of GRA 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 GRA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GRA 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 GRA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GRA file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GRA file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.