GHP File Extension

What is GHP file?

GHP filename suffix is mostly used for GitHub Enterprise Software Package Format files. Files with GHP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. GHP file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. The software recommended for managing GHP files is GitHub. Software named GitHub was created by GitHub, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and GHP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support GHP file extension

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

Updated: 01/12/2021

How to open file with GHP extension?

Being unable to open files with GHP extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with GHP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install GitHub

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GHP files is that no program that can handle GHP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the GitHub developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading GitHub installed is by going to developer’s website (GitHub, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access GHP files although GitHub is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why GHP files are not compatible with GitHub. The most recent version of GitHub is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign GitHub to GHP files

After installing GitHub (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GHP files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GHP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select GitHub and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GHP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the GHP file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GHP file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the GHP file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the GHP file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the GHP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the GHP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with GHP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the GitHub Enterprise Software Package Format file.

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

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with GitHub Enterprise Software Package Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GHP files affecting older versions of given software.

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