GIC File Extension

What is GIC file?

GIC filename suffix is mostly used for BioWare Aurora Engine Area files. BioWare defined the BioWare Aurora Engine Area format standard. Files with GIC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. GIC file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing GIC files is Neverwinter Nights. On the official website of BioWare developer not only will you find detailed information about theNeverwinter Nights software, but also about GIC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GIC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support GIC files. Files with GIC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with GIC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GIC files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to BioWare Aurora Engine Area files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with GIC files.

Step 1. Get the Neverwinter Nights

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports GIC files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Neverwinter Nights. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Neverwinter Nights installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit BioWare website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Neverwinter Nights and update if needed

If you already have Neverwinter Nights installed on your systems and GIC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why GIC files are not compatible with Neverwinter Nights. The latest version of Neverwinter Nights should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate BioWare Aurora Engine Area files with Neverwinter Nights

After installing Neverwinter Nights (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GIC files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the GIC file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Neverwinter Nights is installed, check the Always use this app to open GIC files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GIC file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with GIC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the GIC file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper GIC file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the GIC in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the GIC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the GIC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the GIC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the GIC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with GIC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Neverwinter Nights

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with GIC extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with BioWare Aurora Engine Area files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the GIC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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