Types of G3W Files

Primary G3W File Association

.G3W

File Format:	.g3w
File Type:	Geoplan-Geospace

Created by:	Christian Mercat
File Category:	Text Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.g3w

Software Programs That Open The Geoplan-Geospace:

Geoplan-Geospace by Christian Mercat

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening G3W Files

Common Problems Opening G3W Files

Geoplan-Geospace is Not Installed

When you double-click your G3W file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Geoplan-Geospace for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your G3W file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Geoplan-Geospace is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Geoplan-Geospace file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Geoplan-Geospace (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of G3W file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening G3W files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of G3W File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Geoplan-Geospace or another G3W-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Geoplan-Geospace files. If you are still having problems opening G3W files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid G3W file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the G3W file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the G3W format
• Your G3W file is corrupted (issues with your Geoplan-Geospace file itself)
• Your G3W is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your G3W file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Geoplan-Geospace format