GLOBAL

Basic information about GLOBAL file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about GLOBAL file extension: Global Makefile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GLOBAL files
File type	Global Makefile	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GLOBAL file is a Global Makefile. Configuration file that defines the locations of source files used to compile a program; used by PHP, C/C++, and other languages; automates the compilation process and compiles only new or modified files; commonly named makefile.global.
Windows	Any text editor
macOS	Any text editor
Linux	Any text editor

Can't open a GLOBAL 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.GLOBAL”。

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 GLOBAL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the GLOBAL 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.