FGA File Extension

What is FGA file?

FGA is a file extension commonly associated with Folder Guard Attributes files. Folder Guard Attributes specification was created by WinAbility Software Corporation. FGA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FGA file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. Folder Guard is by far the most used program for working with FGA files. Folder Guard software was developed by WinAbility Software Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about FGA files or the Folder Guard software program.

Programs which support FGA file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support FGA files. FGA files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with FGA extension?

Problems with accessing FGA may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Folder Guard Attributes 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 FGA files.

Step 1. Install Folder Guard software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FGA files is that no program that can handle FGA files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Folder Guard and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FGA files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Folder Guard installed is by going to developer’s website (WinAbility Software Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Folder Guard to the latest version

You still cannot access FGA files although Folder Guard is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Folder Guard cannot handle files with FGA may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Folder Guard is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Folder Guard to FGA files

After installing Folder Guard (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FGA 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 FGA file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Folder Guard is installed, check the Always use this app to open FGA files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FGA file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Folder Guard and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FGA extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the FGA is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FGA file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the FGA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the FGA file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with FGA extension is complete and error-free

If the FGA 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FGA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 Folder Guard Attributes file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Folder Guard

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Folder Guard Attributes file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FGA files affecting older versions of given software.

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