GLINK

Basic information about GLINK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GLINK（*.GLINK or *.glink）, 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 GLINK file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GLINK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GLINK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GLINK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GLINK file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GLINK file?
How to open a GLINK file?
What programs do I need to open a GLINK file?
What programs help to create and edit a GLINK file?
How to convert GLINK files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GLINK file format?

1.Detail information about GLINK file extension: Google Drive External File Shortcut

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GLINK files
File type	Google Drive External File Shortcut	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Google	File format	Text
Description	GLINK file is a Google Drive External File Shortcut developed by Google. File used by Google Drive cloud storage service; created by the Google Drive desktop client and contains a shortcut to a file that is linked to the Google Drive account but is stored in a non-Google Drive cloud location; acts as a shortcut and opens the referenced file in the user's Web browser when double clicked.
Windows	Google Drive
macOS	Google Drive
Web	Google Drive

Can't open a GLINK 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.GLINK”。

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 GLINK extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support GLINK 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 GLINK 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 GLINK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GLINK 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 GLINK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the GLINK 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.