Tips to open RMGC file
Can't open the RMGC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RMGC files as well as a list of programs that support RMGC files.
RMGC file extension
| File Name |
RootsMagic Genealogy Database |
| File Developer |
RootsMagic, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The RMGC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RMGC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RMGC file on each system platform.
What is RMGC file?
The file with the extension RMGC is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is RootsMagic, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. RootsMagic Genealogy Database is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use RootsMagic to handle this file. This is a program created by RootsMagic, Inc..
How to open RMGC file?
An often recurring problem with RootsMagic Genealogy Database is that RMGC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open RMGC, 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 RMGC 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 RootsMagic
The first step is to check if the computer has the RootsMagic program installed. To do this, enter the name RootsMagic into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RMGC files.
Programs to open RMGC file
Remember to download programs supporting RMGC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RootsMagic with RMGC files
If, despite the installed application, the RMGC file does not start in the RootsMagic 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RMGC file with the RootsMagic program.
Step 3. Update RootsMagic to the latest version
If, however, after binding RootsMagic with RootsMagic Genealogy Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the RootsMagic, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RMGC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RMGC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RMGC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected RMGC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RMGC file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RMGC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact RootsMagic, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RMGC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the RMGC file to another location will fix the problem.
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 RMGC to close. However, some background programs may block the RMGC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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