Tips to open GTAR file

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

GTAR file extension

File Name GNU Tar Archive
File Developer Free Software Foundation
File Category Data Files

The GTAR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GTAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GTAR file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is GTAR file?

The file in the GTAR format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Free Software Foundation. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. GNU Tar Archive is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. The WinZip, iArchiver, Zipeg, The Unarchiver programs will also handle the file when the Apple Archive Utility program does not fulfill its role.

How to open GTAR file?

The most common problem when using GNU Tar Archive is that a specific GTAR is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that GTAR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GTAR 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 Apple Archive Utility

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Apple Archive Utility is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apple Archive Utility in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GTAR with Apple Archive Utility. Below is a list of programs that support the file GTAR.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Archive Utility with GTAR files

If, despite the installed application, the GTAR file does not start in the Apple Archive Utility application, you must create a file 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. 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 GTAR file with the Apple Archive Utility program.

Step 3. Update Apple Archive Utility to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apple Archive Utility program with the GNU Tar Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GTAR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GTAR file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GTAR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GTAR file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GTAR files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GTAR 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the GTAR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GTAR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GTAR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GTAR file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.