Kinds of GMV Files

Primary GMV File Association

.GMV

File Name:	.gmv
File Type:	Gens Game Recording

Game recording created with Gens, a Sega Genesis emulator. It contains a recording of the gameplay of a Genesis game.

Company:	GenSoft
Kind:	Game Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gmv

Software Programs That Open The Gens Game Recording:

Gens by Open Source

Windows

Unix

Alternative GMV Types

.GMV

File Name:	.gmv
File Type:	General Mesh Viewer (GMV) Input File

GMV file extension is associated with the GMV General Mesh Viewer a scientific 3D visualization software.

Company:	Open Source
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open General Mesh Viewer (GMV) Input File Files:

General Mesh View (GMV) by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

.GMV

File Name:	.gmv
File Type:	Cyberboard Move

GMV file is a Cyberboard Move File. The CyberBoard board gaming system makes playing board games by mail and electronic mail.

Company:	Open Source
Kind:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Cyberboard Move Files:

CyberBoard by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of GMV Problems

Common Problems Opening GMV Files

Gens Not Present

If you attempt to load your GMV file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open GMV Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Gens for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your GMV with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

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

Obsolete Version of Gens

Sometimes your installed version of Gens won't support your Gens Game Recording file. You will need to download a newer version of Gens if you don't have the right version. Your Gens Game Recording file was probably created by a newer release of Gens than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening GMV files are due to having the incorrect version of Gens installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening GMVs

Errors opening Gens Game Recording files can still occur even with the latest Gens software installed on your computer. Other GMV opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

• GMV file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the GMV file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Gens or other GMV-related program
• Something has caused file corruption of your GMV
• Your GMV has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with GMV has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Gens Game Recording file