What is the GSA File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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GSA File Summary

Most GSA files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Microsoft Office developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Data Files.

The GSA File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. GSA files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about GSA files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your GSA file.

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GSA Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary GSA File Association

.GSA
File ID:.gsa
File Type:Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace

GSA file is a Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace. Microsoft Office Groove is a collaboration software program. It is included with the Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Microsoft Office 2007 and can be obtained as a standalone application.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Data Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gsa

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Microsoft SharePoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012

More GSA Files

.GSA
File ID:.gsa
File Type:GeneStudio Alignment File

GSA file extension is associated with the GeneStudio a molecular biology suite for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Organization: GeneStudio, Inc.
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open GeneStudio Alignment File Files:


GeneStudio Pro by GeneStudio, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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GSA Popularity


Top Devices

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


Understanding GSA Issues


Troubles Opening GSA Files

Microsoft Office Not Present

If you attempt to load your GSA file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open GSA Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Office isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your GSA with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another GSA application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Microsoft Office is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Office (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 issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Office than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your GSA file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening GSA files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Office installed.


Additional GSA Opening Issues

Errors opening Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Office software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading GSA files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • GSA file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the GSA file inside the Windows Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Office or other GSA-related program
  • File corruption affecting your GSA file
  • The GSA is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to GSAs has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Archived Workspace format

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