Tips to open GWI file
Can't open the GWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GWI files as well as a list of programs that support GWI files.
GWI file extension
| File Name |
GroupWise Database Shortcut Format |
| File Developer |
Novell |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The GWI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GWI file on each system platform.
What is GWI file?
The file in the GWI format belongs to the Database Files category. The author of this format is Novell. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. GroupWise Database Shortcut Format 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. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the GWI file.
How to open GWI file?
An often recurring problem with GroupWise Database Shortcut Format is that GWI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GWI 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 GWI 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 GroupWise
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that GroupWise is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name GroupWise into the system search engine. 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 GWI files.
Programs to open GWI file
Remember to download programs supporting GWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GroupWise with GWI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GWI file to open in the GroupWise 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the GroupWise application as the default for handling the GWI file.
Step 3. Update GroupWise to the latest version
If, despite the association of the GroupWise program with the GroupWise Database Shortcut Format 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 GWI 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 GWI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GWI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 GWI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GWI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GWI 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GWI file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GWI 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.
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. It is best to move GWI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the GWI 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 GWI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GWI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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