Types of GAB Files

Leading GAB Type

.GAB

File ID:	.gab
Group:	Dencom Global Address Book Export File

GAB is mainly associated with Dencom Global Address Book, an application that allows all users access a shared central/common database. A GAB file contains exported data.

Developer:	Open Source
Division:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gab

Software Programs That Open The Dencom Global Address Book Export File:

Dencom Global Address Book by Open Source

Windows

Alternative GAB Types

.GAB

File ID:	.gab
Group:	WINDEV Controls Styles Description

GAB file is a WinDev Skin Template. WinDev is an integrated development environment (IDE) fourth generation language (4GL).

Developer:	PC SOFT
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open WINDEV Controls Styles Description Files:

WinDev by PC SOFT

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening GAB Files

Troubles Opening GAB Files

Dencom Global Address Book Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open GAB Files" when trying to open your GAB. Customarily, this means that Dencom Global Address Book is not installed on %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your GAB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Obsolete Version of Dencom Global Address Book

Your Dencom Global Address Book Export File file is incompatible with Dencom Global Address Book because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Dencom Global Address Book installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Dencom Global Address Book Export File file was created by a different (newer) version of Dencom Global Address Book than what's installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your GAB file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening GAB files are due to having the wrong version of Dencom Global Address Book installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading GAB Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Dencom Global Address Book will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening GAB files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid GAB file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the GAB file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Dencom Global Address Book or other GAB-related program
• Your GAB can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• GAB file integrity has been compromised by malware
• GAB-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Dencom Global Address Book Export File file