File Extension Database

Open GID File

A GID extension file is an index created the first time Windows Help is searched.

About Windows Help

Windows Help was developed as a proprietary help format developed by Microsoft.

Although it already existed in Windows 95, it became popular with Windows 98, and was widely used until the Windows XP operating system.

In 2003, Microsoft announced that due to security flaws, it would not be used from Windows Vista onwards, however, it can still be used in Windows 10.

The proposed replacement for Windows help files is Microsoft Assistance Markup Language.

The GID file is used as a configuration file in both Windows 95 and Windows 98 and allows faster and more efficient access to Help documentation by indexing Help topics.

Software to open and use GID files

Although GID files were not intended to be opened manually by the user, they can be handled using the following software package:

Microsoft Windows Help

How Can I Open GID File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GID file is to find a GID file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GID file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GID file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GID file opener then try to search online for "GID viewer", "application to open GID file" or "open GID file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GID file

How Can I Open GID File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GID file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GID file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GID file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GID file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GID file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GID file then try to search for "GID viewer", "application to open GID file" or "read GID file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GID file

How Can I Open GID File on Android

If you downloaded a GID file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GID file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GID".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GID viewer", "GID file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GID File on iPhone or iPad

To open GID File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GID file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GID". This way you can find apps which can open GID files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GID viewer" or "GID file" online in your favorite search engine.

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