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Basic information about GG file

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

There are 3 file types using the GG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GG file?
  • How to open a GG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GG file?
  • How to convert GG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GG file format?


1.Detail information about GG file extension: Sega Game Gear ROM

File type Sega Game Gear ROM Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description GG file is a Sega Game Gear ROM. Game ROM used by emulation programs for the Sega Game Gear handheld console; saves the game data exactly as it was stored on the game cartridge; used for playing Game Gear games on a computer using emulation software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GG files

Windows		 Fusion
MESS

macOS		 SMS Plus
MacMESS

Linux		 Osmose


2.Detail information about GG file extension: Google Desktop Gadget File

File type Google Desktop Gadget File Category Misc Files
Developer Google File format Zip
Description GG file is a Google Desktop Gadget File developed by Google.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GG files

Windows		 Google Desktop
Chromium
Google Chrome

macOS
 Google Desktop


3.Detail information about GG file extension: Koala Paint Compressed Image

File type Koala Paint Compressed Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GG file is a Koala Paint Compressed Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GG files



Can't open a GG 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.GG”。

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 GG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GG 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.