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Basic information about GAR file

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

There are 2 file types using the GAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GAR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GAR file?
  • How to open a GAR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GAR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GAR file?
  • How to convert GAR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GAR file format?


1.Detail information about GAR file extension: Farming Simulator Game Archive File

File type Farming Simulator Game Archive File Category Game Files
Developer GIANTS Software File format Binary
Description GAR file is a Farming Simulator Game Archive File developed by GIANTS Software. Game data file used by Farming Simulator, a game in which players plant and harvest crops as well as manage equipment and cattle; contains game content and is often seen with the filename DataS.gar.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GAR files

Windows		 GIANTS Farming Simulator


2.Detail information about GAR file extension: GridGain Archive

File type GridGain Archive Category Developer Files
Developer GridGain Systems File format Binary
Description GAR file is a GridGain Archive developed by GridGain Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GAR files

Windows		 GridGain



Can't open a GAR 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.GAR”。

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 GAR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GAR 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.