GNUMAKEFILE File Extension

What is GNUMAKEFILE file?

GNUMAKEFILE is a file extension commonly associated with GNU Makefile files. GNU defined the GNU Makefile format standard. GNUMAKEFILE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. GNUMAKEFILE file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. The most popular program for handling GNUMAKEFILE files is GNU Make, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Free Software Foundation, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theGNU Make software, but also about GNUMAKEFILE and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GNUMAKEFILE file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open GNUMAKEFILE files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. GNUMAKEFILE files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with GNUMAKEFILE extension?

Problems with accessing GNUMAKEFILE may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to GNU Makefile files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install GNU Make software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GNUMAKEFILE files is that no program that can handle GNUMAKEFILE files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install GNU Make. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit GNU Make website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of GNU Make and update if needed

If the problems with opening GNUMAKEFILE files still occur even after installing GNU Make, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of GNU Make is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that GNU Make cannot handle files with GNUMAKEFILE may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of GNU Make is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GNUMAKEFILE files to GNU Make

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate GNUMAKEFILE files with latest version of GNU Make you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the GNUMAKEFILE file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where GNU Make is installed, check the Always use this app to open GNUMAKEFILE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GNUMAKEFILE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with GNUMAKEFILE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the GNUMAKEFILE is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper GNUMAKEFILE file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the GNUMAKEFILE file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the GNUMAKEFILE is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the GNUMAKEFILE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the GNUMAKEFILE file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the GNUMAKEFILE file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the GNUMAKEFILE file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with GNU Makefile files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the GNUMAKEFILE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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