Types of GTAR Files

Primary GTAR File Association

.GTAR

File ID:	.gtar
Classification:	GNU Tar Archive

A file archive made with GNU Tar standard initially made for tape archives. It stores a group of uncompressed files. It is usually compressed with .GZ gzip compression. into a.TGZ format.

Created by:	Free Software Foundation
Division:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gtar

Software Programs That Open The GNU Tar Archive:

Apple Archive Utility by Apple

Mac

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

GNU Tar by GNU Operating System

Mac

Linux

Incredible Bee Archiver by Incredible Bee Ltd

Windows

Mac

Zipeg by Leo Kuznetsov

Windows

Mac

Linux

ALZip by ESTsoft

Windows

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GTAR Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening GTAR Files

Apple Archive Utility Not Present

You attempt to load your GTAR file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The GTAR File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Apple Archive Utility 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 don't have Apple Archive Utility installed, and you know of another program to open your GTAR file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Wrong Version of Apple Archive Utility is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Apple Archive Utility installed that's incompatible with your GNU Tar Archive type. Installing the latest version of Apple Archive Utility from Apple is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your GNU Tar Archive file was created by a newer version of Apple Archive Utility than you have on your PC.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your GTAR file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: Not having the right Apple Archive Utility version on your computer can cause problems opening GTAR files.

Other Causes of GTAR File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Apple Archive Utility will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening GTAR files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid GTAR file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the GTAR file description inside the Registry
• Defective install of a GTAR program, such as Apple Archive Utility
• File corruption affecting your GTAR file
• Malware-tainted GTAR file can't be opened
• Hardware related to GTARs has device driver corruption
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your GNU Tar Archive file