Tips to open GTP file
Can't open the GTP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GTP files as well as a list of programs that support GTP files.
GTP file extension
| File Name |
Guitar Pro Format |
| File Developer |
Arobas Music |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The GTP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GTP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GTP file on each system platform.
What is GTP file?
The file in the GTP format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Arobas Music. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Guitar Pro Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is TuxGuitar. This was created by TUXGUITAR. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. You can use DGuitar, Guitar Pro in case TuxGuitar cannot be used.
How to open GTP file?
The most common problem when using Guitar Pro Format is that a specific GTP is not associated with the program. This causes the file GTP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GTP 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 TuxGuitar
The first step is to check if the computer has the TuxGuitar program installed. To do this, enter the name TuxGuitar into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GTP files.
Programs to open GTP file
Remember to download programs supporting GTP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TuxGuitar with GTP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GTP file still does not use the TuxGuitar program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GTP file with the TuxGuitar application.
Step 3. Update TuxGuitar to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the TuxGuitar program, it is possible that Guitar Pro Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the TUXGUITAR website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GTP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The GTP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GTP file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GTP file. However, remember that not every infected GTP 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 GTP files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GTP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Arobas Music, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GTP 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move GTP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the GTP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the GTP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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