Tips to open GVIMRC file

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

GVIMRC file extension

File Name GVim Runtime Configuration Format
File Developer gVim
File Category Settings Files

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

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What is GVIMRC file?

The GVIMRC file has been categorized as Settings Files. The creator of this file is gVim. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. GVim Runtime Configuration Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Vim in case gVim cannot be used.

How to open GVIMRC file?

The most common problem when using GVim Runtime Configuration Format is that a specific GVIMRC is not associated with the program. This causes the file GVIMRC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GVIMRC 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 gVim

The first step is to check if the computer has the gVim program installed. This can be achieved by typing gVim into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file GVIMRC with gVim. Below you will find a list of applications that support GVIMRC files.

Programs to open GVIMRC file

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

Vim
Vim
gVim
gVim
Step 2. Create association of gVim with GVIMRC files

If, despite the installed application, the GVIMRC file does not start in the gVim 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GVIMRC file with the gVim program.

Step 3. Update gVim to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the gVim program, it is possible that GVim Runtime Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GVIMRC 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GVIMRC file. Sometimes virus-infected GVIMRC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of GVIMRC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GVIMRC file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GVIMRC 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move GVIMRC to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.