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Basic information about GID file

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

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


1.Detail information about GID file extension: Windows Help Global Index File

File type Windows Help Global Index File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description GID file is a Windows Help Global Index File developed by Microsoft. Index created the first time you search Windows Help; used as a configuration file in Windows 95 and Windows 98; allows for faster, more efficient access to Help documentation by indexing the help topics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GID files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Help



Can't open a GID 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.GID”。

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 GID extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GID 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.