Tips to open GROB file
Can't open the GROB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GROB files as well as a list of programs that support GROB files.
GROB file extension
| File Name |
Graphic Object Bitmap Format |
| File Developer |
Hewlett-Packard |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The GROB file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GROB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GROB file on each system platform.
What is GROB file?
The file in the GROB format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The author of this format is Hewlett-Packard. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Graphic Object Bitmap 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. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the GROB file.
How to open GROB file?
The main problem with Graphic Object Bitmap Format is that the GROB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that GROB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GROB 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file GROB.
Programs to open GROB file
Remember to download programs supporting GROB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with GROB files
If, despite the installed application, the GROB file does not start in the XnView 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. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the GROB file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Graphic Object Bitmap Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GROB file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GROB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GROB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GROB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GROB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
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 GROB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Hewlett-Packard
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GROB 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the GROB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GROB to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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