GITMODULES File Extension

What is GITMODULES file?

GITMODULES is a file extension commonly associated with Git Module Format files. GITMODULES file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with GITMODULES extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Git is by far the most used program for working with GITMODULES files. On the official website of Linus Torvalds developer not only will you find detailed information about theGit software, but also about GITMODULES and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GITMODULES file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support GITMODULES files. Files with GITMODULES suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 12/29/2019

How to open file with GITMODULES extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GITMODULES files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with GITMODULES extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Git software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GITMODULES files is that no program that can handle GITMODULES files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Git and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GITMODULES files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Git installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Linus Torvalds website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Git

If the problems with opening GITMODULES files still occur even after installing Git, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Git is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why GITMODULES files are not compatible with Git. The most recent version of Git is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GITMODULES files to Git

After installing Git (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GITMODULES files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the GITMODULES file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Git is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GITMODULES files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GITMODULES file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Git and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GITMODULES extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the GITMODULES file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the GITMODULES file for viruses or malware

If the GITMODULES is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. GITMODULES file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the GITMODULES file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with GITMODULES extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Git Module Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Git

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GITMODULES files. Close all running programs and try opening the GITMODULES file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Git Module Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle GITMODULES files.

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