GEV File Extension

What is GEV file?

GEV filename suffix is mostly used for GelEval Document Format files. GEV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS. GEV file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. The most popular software that supports GEV files is GelEval. On the official website of FrogDance Software developer not only will you find detailed information about theGelEval software, but also about GEV and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GEV file extension

Programs that can handle GEV files are as follows. GEV files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 05/11/2020

How to open file with GEV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GEV files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with GEV extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install GelEval

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports GEV files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the GelEval developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GEV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading GelEval installed is by going to developer’s website (FrogDance Software) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of GelEval

If you already have GelEval installed on your systems and GEV files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that GelEval cannot handle files with GEV may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of GelEval should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign GelEval to GEV files

After installing GelEval (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GEV files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the GEV 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
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where GelEval is installed, check the Always use this app to open GEV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the GEV file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GEV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the GEV is not faulty

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

1. Check the GEV file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the GEV 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. If the GEV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the GEV file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with GEV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the GelEval Document Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run GelEval

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with GEV extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with GelEval Document Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle GEV files.

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