GTKRC

Basic information about GTKRC file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about GTKRC file extension: GTK+ Theme File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GTKRC files
File type	GTK+ Theme File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	The GTK+ Project	File format	Text
Description	GTKRC file is a GTK+ Theme File developed by The GTK+ Project. Settings file used by GTK+, a toolkit used for building graphical user interfaces; stored in a plain text format and contains settings that set the appearance of interface components; often used for theming the Linux GNOME desktop environment, which uses GTK+.
Windows	GTK+ Any text editor
macOS	GTK+ Any text editor
Linux	GTK+ Any text editor

Can't open a GTKRC 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.GTKRC”。

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 GTKRC extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the GTKRC 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.