Tips to open RLE.GZ file

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

RLE.GZ file extension

File Name Golly Compressed Simulation Pattern Format
File Developer Golly
File Category Game Files

The RLE.GZ file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RLE.GZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RLE.GZ file on each system platform.

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What is RLE.GZ file?

The file in the RLE.GZ format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by Golly. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Golly Compressed Simulation Pattern Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Golly. This was created by SourceForge.net. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the RLE.GZ file.

How to open RLE.GZ file?

The most common problem when using Golly Compressed Simulation Pattern Format is that a specific RLE.GZ is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RLE.GZ, 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 RLE.GZ 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 Golly

In this case, you should first verify that the Golly application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Golly in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RLE.GZ with Golly. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RLE.GZ files.

Programs to open RLE.GZ file

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

Step 2. Create association of Golly with RLE.GZ files

If, despite the installed application, the RLE.GZ file does not start in the Golly application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 select the desired program. 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 Golly application as the default for handling the RLE.GZ file.

Step 3. Update Golly to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Golly program with the Golly Compressed Simulation Pattern 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 SourceForge.net website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RLE.GZ file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RLE.GZ file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RLE.GZ file. However, remember that not every infected RLE.GZ 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 RLE.GZ files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RLE.GZ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Golly
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RLE.GZ 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the RLE.GZ file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RLE.GZ to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RLE.GZ file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.