GVI File Extension

What is GVI file?

GVI filename suffix is mostly used for Google Video Format files. Google defined the Google Video Format format standard. GVI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. GVI file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. The most popular program for handling GVI files is Google Video Player, but users can choose among 5 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support GVI file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support GVI files. Files with GVI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with GVI extension?

Problems with accessing GVI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with GVI 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. Get the Google Video Player

Problems with opening and working with GVI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with GVI files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Google Video Player or one of the recommended programs (for example, VLC media player, Elmedia Player) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GVI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Google Video Player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have Google Video Player installed on your systems and GVI 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 The reason that Google Video Player cannot handle files with GVI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Google Video Player should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GVI files to Google Video Player

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

Change the default application in Windows

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

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GVI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Google Video Player and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GVI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the GVI 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 GVI file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the GVI 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 scanner detected that the GVI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic GVI 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 GVI 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Google Video Format file again.

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

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

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

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

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