File Extension Library


.GID File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Settings Files

What are .GID files and how to open them?

Can't open .GID 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 .GID file.

What is a .GID file extension?

.GID file extension is created by Microsoft. .GID has been classified as Settings Files.

.GID is Windows Help Global Index File

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.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Help Global Index File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Help

How to fix problems with .GID files

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