Known GLK Files

Main GLK Affiliation

.GLK

File Format:	.glk
Category:	Microsoft Groove Shortcut

Synchronization Shortcut associated with Microsoft Groove (renamed to SharePoint Workspace), a document collaboration software for Windows.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.glk

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Groove Shortcut:

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft SharePoint Workspace by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Additional GLK Files

.GLK

File Format:	.glk
Category:	GenStat ODBC Export Link

GLK file is a data file used by GenStat, a statistics system for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Organization:	VSN International Ltd
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open GenStat ODBC Export Link Files:

GenStat by VSN International Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot GLK Files

Frequent GLK Opening Issues

Microsoft Office Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open GLK Files" when trying to open your GLK. When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Office missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your GLK with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens GLK files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Outdated Microsoft Office

Your Microsoft Groove Shortcut file is incompatible with Microsoft Office because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Office version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Groove Shortcut file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Office than you have on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the GLK file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

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

Additional GLK Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Office version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening GLK files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening GLK files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid GLK file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the GLK file description from the Registry by mistake
• Microsoft Office or another GLK application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your GLK
• Malware-tainted GLK file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with GLK software need to be updated
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Groove Shortcut files