File Extension Library


.GCH File Extension

  • Developer by: The GNU Project
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .GCH files and how to open them?

Can't open .GCH file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GCH file.

What is a .GCH file extension?

.GCH file extension is created by The GNU Project. .GCH has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .GCH file is Text.

.GCH is Precompiled Header File

File created for program development applications such as GNU project C and C++ compiler (GCC) and Microsoft Visual C++; contains a precompiled header .H file in order to reduce the process time for compilers; similar to precompiled header .PCH files; contains C/C++ programming language referenced by other source code files, such as .CPP files.

List of all softwares that can open the Precompiled Header File
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Mac
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
Linux
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)

How to fix problems with .GCH files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GCH files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GCH file format
  2. You need to check the .GCH file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)