GOM File Extension

What is GOM file?

GOM is a file extension commonly associated with GOM Media Format files. GOM Media Format specification was created by GRETECH. Files with GOM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with GOM extension are categorized as Video Files files. The Video Files subset comprises 546 various file formats. The most popular software that supports GOM files is GOM Player.

Programs which support GOM file extension

The following listing features GOM-compatible programs. Files with GOM 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 GOM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GOM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to GOM Media Format 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. Download and install GOM Player

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GOM files is that no program that can handle GOM files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the GOM Player developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading GOM Player installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of GOM Player and update if needed

You still cannot access GOM files although GOM Player is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why GOM files are not compatible with GOM Player. The most recent version of GOM Player is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign GOM Player to GOM files

After installing GOM Player (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GOM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the GOM file and choose 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 GOM Player is installed, check the Always use this app to open GOM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GOM file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GOM extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the GOM for errors

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 GOM file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The GOM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the GOM is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. GOM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic GOM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 GOM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the GOM Media Format file again.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with GOM 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 GOM Media Format files. It may be the case that the GOM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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