GFS File Type

Reporter:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

GFS File Summary

File Extension GFS has two unique file types (with the primary being the Glarysoft Split File format) and is mostly associated with Glary Utilities 5 (Glarysoft Ltd.) and two other software programs. Generally, these files are considered Data Files.

File Extension GFS files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Windows Server 2008 R2. The main GFS file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about GFS files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening GFS files.

Low
Popularity
1650
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

Amended

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Sorts of GFS Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Chief GFS Description

.GFS
Extension:.gfs
Category:Glarysoft Split File

GFS is a split file created by Glary Utilities, a Windows utility used to clean and organize computer; contains a file that has been split up in order to create smaller files for transfer purposes

Created by: Glarysoft Ltd.
Kind:Data Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gfs

Software Programs That Open The Glarysoft Split File:


Glary Utilities 5 by Glarysoft Ltd.

Windows

Additional GFS Files

.GFS
Extension:.gfs
Category:Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Remote Data

GFS file extension is associated with Microsoft SharePoint Workspace, known as Microsoft Groove in previous version.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Remote Data Files:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Microsoft SharePoint by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012

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GFS Requests


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


GFS Troubleshooting


Common GFS Opening Problems

Glary Utilities 5 is Not Installed

When trying to open your GFS file, you get the error "Can't Open GFS File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Glary Utilities 5 missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your GFS with Glary Utilities 5, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another GFS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Obsolete Version of Glary Utilities 5

In other instances, your Glarysoft Split File file version may not be supported by your version of Glary Utilities 5. If you do not have the proper version Glary Utilities 5 (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: If you right-click on your GFS file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening GFS files are due to having the wrong version of Glary Utilities 5 installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading GFS Files

You can still experience errors opening GFS files even with the latest version of Glary Utilities 5 installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening GFS files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • GFS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry GFS description
  • Defective install of a GFS program, such as Glary Utilities 5
  • File corruption affecting your GFS file
  • Your GFS has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with GFS has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Glarysoft Split File files

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