GIX File: What is it?

Researcher:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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GIX File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that GIX files are associated with only a single known file type, the Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft PowerPoint software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). GIX files are categorized ordinarily as Data Files.

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

Although there is a lot more to know about GIX files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
2097
Standing

/ 11690

Obsolete

Status

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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GIX Types


Dominant GIX File Type

.GIX
Formatting:.gix
Group:Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File

This file extension was in the past used for one of the files from Genigraphics presentation solution that was around the early 90s. This software is obsolete, but PowerPoint 2.0 which was the first product of the Microsoft-Genigraphics alliance was reported to open that extension.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Data Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gix

Software Programs That Open The Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File:


Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

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GIX Demand


Browser Hierarchy

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshoot GIX Files


Frequent GIX Opening Issues

Microsoft PowerPoint Not Present

You attempt to load your GIX file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The GIX File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft PowerPoint missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the GIX file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Microsoft PowerPoint Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft PowerPoint installed that's incompatible with your Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File type. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft PowerPoint (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. Your Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft PowerPoint than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Right-clicking on your GIX, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


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


Associated Difficulties Loading GIX Files

Although you might already have Microsoft PowerPoint or another GIX-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File files. Other GIX opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry GIX file paths that are incorrect
  • The GIX file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Partial installation of Microsoft PowerPoint that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your GIX
  • Malware-tainted GIX file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with GIX has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File files

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