Varieties of GWX Files

Leading GWX Type

.GWX

File ID:	.gwx
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 This software is obsolete, but PowerPoint 2.0 which was the first product of the Microsoft-Genigraphics alliance was reported to open that extension.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
Group:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gwx

Software Programs That Open The Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File:

Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

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Troubleshoot GWX Files

Troubles Opening GWX Files

Microsoft PowerPoint Not Present

Double-clicking your GWX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open GWX File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft PowerPoint isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your GWX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Microsoft PowerPoint Requires Update

Your Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File file is incompatible with Microsoft PowerPoint because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. 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: If you right-click on your GWX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

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

More Causes of Problems Opening GWXs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft PowerPoint will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening GWX files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for GWX are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the GWX file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a GWX-associated program (eg. Microsoft PowerPoint)
• GWX file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your GWX
• Device drivers for GWX-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation File file successfully