Tips to open GRC file

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

GRC file extension

File Name Affymetrix Grid Control
File Developer Affymetrix, Inc.
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is GRC file?

The file with the extension GRC is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Affymetrix, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Affymetrix Grid Control is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use GeneChip Instrument System to handle this file. This is a program created by Affymetrix, Inc..

How to open GRC file?

The main problem with Affymetrix Grid Control is that the GRC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GRC, 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 GRC 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 GeneChip Instrument System

The first step is to check if the computer has the GeneChip Instrument System program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name GeneChip Instrument System in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GRC with GeneChip Instrument System. Below is a list of programs that support the file GRC.

Programs to open GRC file

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

Step 2. Create association of GeneChip Instrument System with GRC files

If, despite the installed application, the GRC file does not start in the GeneChip Instrument System application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GRC file with the GeneChip Instrument System application.

Step 3. Update GeneChip Instrument System to the latest version

If, despite the association of the GeneChip Instrument System program with the Affymetrix Grid Control 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 Affymetrix, Inc. website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the GRC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GRC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GRC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GRC files changes over time. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GRC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Affymetrix, Inc.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GRC 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. If possible, you can try to move the GRC file to another location.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file GRC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.