Tips to open GVY file

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

GVY file extension

File Name Groovy Source Code Format
File Developer VMware, Inc.
File Category Developer Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GVY file?

The file with the extension GVY is the Developer Files file type. It was designed by VMware, Inc.. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Groovy Source Code Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Eclipse application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The Eclipse Foundation. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. You can use TextMate, NetBeans, Java Virtual Machine in case Eclipse cannot be used.

How to open GVY file?

An often recurring problem with Groovy Source Code Format is that GVY is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open GVY, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GVY 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 Eclipse

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Eclipse is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Eclipse into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support GVY files.

Step 2. Create association of Eclipse with GVY files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GVY file to open in the Eclipse application, but you can set it manually. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GVY file with the Eclipse application.

Step 3. Update Eclipse to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Eclipse program with the Groovy Source Code 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 The Eclipse Foundation website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GVY 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GVY file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected GVY files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of GVY 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GVY file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting VMware, Inc., 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 file GVY except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move GVY to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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. However, some background programs may block the GVY file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.