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Basic information about FGA file

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

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


1.Detail information about FGA file extension: Folder Guard Attributes

File type Folder Guard Attributes Category Settings Files
Developer WinAbility Software Corporation File format N/A
Description FGA file is a Folder Guard Attributes developed by WinAbility Software Corporation. FGA is a file extension commonly associated with Folder Guard Attributes files. Folder Guard Attributes specification was created by WinAbility Software Corporation. FGA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FGA file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. Folder Guard is by far the most used program for working with FGA files. Folder Guard software was developed by WinAbility Software Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about FGA files or the Folder Guard software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGA files

Windows		 Folder Guard



Can't open a FGA 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.FGA”。

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 FGA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FGA 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.