Tips to open GSB file
Can't open the GSB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GSB files as well as a list of programs that support GSB files.
GSB file extension
| File Name |
Golden Software Boundary Format |
| File Developer |
Golden Software |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The GSB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GSB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GSB file on each system platform.
What is GSB file?
The file with the extension GSB is the GIS Files file type. The author of this format is Golden Software. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Golden Software Boundary Format 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 Grapher application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Golden Software, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the GSB file. You can use Voxler, Didger in case Grapher cannot be used.
How to open GSB file?
The most common problem when using Golden Software Boundary Format is that a specific GSB is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that GSB 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 GSB 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 Grapher
In this case, you should first verify that the Grapher application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Grapher in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support GSB files.
Programs to open GSB file
Remember to download programs supporting GSB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Grapher with GSB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GSB file still does not use the Grapher program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GSB file with the Grapher program.
Step 3. Update Grapher to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Grapher program with the Golden Software Boundary Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Golden Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GSB 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 GSB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 GSB file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected GSB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GSB file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GSB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Golden Software
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GSB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the GSB file to another location.
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 GSB 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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