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Basic information about GMANIFEST file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GMANIFEST（*.GMANIFEST or *.gmanifest）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GMANIFEST file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GMANIFEST file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GMANIFEST file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GMANIFEST file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GMANIFEST file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GMANIFEST file?
  • How to open a GMANIFEST file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GMANIFEST file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GMANIFEST file?
  • How to convert GMANIFEST files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GMANIFEST file format?


1.Detail information about GMANIFEST file extension: Google Desktop Gadget Control

File type Google Desktop Gadget Control Category Settings Files
Developer Google Inc. File format N/A
Description GMANIFEST file is a Google Desktop Gadget Control developed by Google Inc.. GMANIFEST filename suffix is mostly used for Google Desktop Gadget Control files. Google Inc. defined the Google Desktop Gadget Control format standard. GMANIFEST file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. GMANIFEST file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular program for handling GMANIFEST files is Windows Notepad, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. Software named Windows Notepad was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and GMANIFEST files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GMANIFEST files

Windows		 Google Desktop
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit



Can't open a GMANIFEST file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GMANIFEST”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GMANIFEST extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GMANIFEST file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of GMANIFEST files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a GMANIFEST file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GMANIFEST file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GMANIFEST file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GMANIFEST file is damaged.
  • Whether the GMANIFEST file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GMANIFEST file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GMANIFEST file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GMANIFEST file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GMANIFEST file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GMANIFEST file.

If the GMANIFEST file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.