GAU File Type

Reporter:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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GAU File Summary

The GAU File Extension has one primary file type, Flight Simulator Gauge File format, and can be opened with Microsoft Flight Simulator released by Microsoft Corporation. The majority of GAU files are considered Uncommon Files.

We have found GAU files on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The GAU File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you would like to learn more about GAU files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic GAU file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popularity
4640
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Revised

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GAU Types


Dominant GAU File Type

.GAU
Formatting:.gau
File Type:Flight Simulator Gauge File

GAU file is an aircraft gauge associated with Flight Simulator, a flight simulator game developed by Microsoft. GAU file includes altimeters, GPS displays, weather radars, radio stacks, etc.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Uncommon Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gau

Software Programs That Open The Flight Simulator Gauge File:


Microsoft Flight Simulator by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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GAU Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding GAU Issues


Issues Opening GAU Files

Microsoft Flight Simulator is Not Installed

When you double-click your GAU 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your GAU with Microsoft Flight Simulator, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your GAU, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Incorrect Microsoft Flight Simulator Version

Your Flight Simulator Gauge File file is incompatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Flight Simulator (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. The primary cause of this problem is that your Flight Simulator Gauge File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Flight Simulator than what's installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your GAU file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Flight Simulator version on your computer can cause problems opening GAU files.


Other GAU File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Flight Simulator installed, you can still experience difficulties opening GAUs. If you are still having problems opening GAU files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Invalid GAU file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the GAU file description inside the Registry
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator or another GAU application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your GAU file is corrupted (issues with your Flight Simulator Gauge File file itself)
  • Malware-tainted GAU file can't be opened
  • Drivers associated with GAU software need to be updated
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Flight Simulator Gauge File file

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