GDZ File Extension

What is GDZ file?

Full format name of files that use GDZ extension is Genbox Family History Data Initialization. Genbox Family History Data Initialization specification was created by Thoughtful Creations. GDZ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. GDZ file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports GDZ files is Genbox Family History. On the official website of Thoughtful Creations developer not only will you find detailed information about theGenbox Family History software, but also about GDZ and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GDZ file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support GDZ files. Files with GDZ suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with GDZ extension?

Problems with accessing GDZ may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with GDZ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Genbox Family History

Problems with opening and working with GDZ files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with GDZ files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Genbox Family History and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GDZ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Genbox Family History installed is by going to developer’s website (Thoughtful Creations) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Genbox Family History to the latest version

If the problems with opening GDZ files still occur even after installing Genbox Family History, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Genbox Family History is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Genbox Family History cannot handle files with GDZ may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Genbox Family History.

Step 3. Associate Genbox Family History Data Initialization files with Genbox Family History

If you have the latest version of Genbox Family History installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage GDZ on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the GDZ with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Genbox Family History installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open GDZ files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with GDZ extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Genbox Family History and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GDZ extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the GDZ is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the GDZ file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the GDZ file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the GDZ is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. GDZ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with GDZ extension is complete and error-free

If the GDZ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with GDZ extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Genbox Family History Data Initialization file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Genbox Family History

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GDZ files. Close all running programs and try opening the GDZ file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Genbox Family History Data Initialization file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GDZ files affecting older versions of given software.

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