Tips to open GWS file
Can't open the GWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GWS files as well as a list of programs that support GWS files.
GWS file extension
| File Name |
GeoMedia GeoWorkspace Format |
| File Developer |
Intergraph |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The GWS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GWS file on each system platform.
What is GWS file?
The GWS file has been categorized as Settings Files. The author of this format is Intergraph. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. GeoMedia GeoWorkspace Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use GeoMedia to handle this file. This is a program created by Intergraph Corporation.
How to open GWS file?
An often recurring problem with GeoMedia GeoWorkspace Format is that GWS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GWS 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 GWS 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 GeoMedia
The first step is to check if the computer has the GeoMedia program installed. To do this, enter the name GeoMedia into the 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 GWS files.
Programs to open GWS file
Remember to download programs supporting GWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GeoMedia with GWS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GWS file to open in the GeoMedia 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 GWS file with the GeoMedia application.
Step 3. Update GeoMedia to the latest version
If, however, after binding GeoMedia with GeoMedia GeoWorkspace Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Intergraph Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GWS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The GWS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to GWS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GWS file. However, remember that not every infected GWS 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 GWS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GWS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Intergraph, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GWS 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move GWS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GWS 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 GWS file again. However, some background programs may block the GWS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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