GVSP File Extension

What is GVSP file?

GVSP filename suffix is mostly used for Geocortex Silverlight Project Format files. GVSP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. GVSP file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. The software recommended for managing GVSP files is Geocortex Essentials. Geocortex Essentials software was developed by Latitude Geographics Group Ltd., and on its official website you may find more information about GVSP files or the Geocortex Essentials software program.

Programs which support GVSP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support GVSP files. Files with GVSP 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: 11/06/2021

How to open file with GVSP extension?

Problems with accessing GVSP may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with GVSP 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. Download and install Geocortex Essentials

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GVSP files is that no program that can handle GVSP files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Geocortex Essentials and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Geocortex Essentials installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Latitude Geographics Group Ltd. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Geocortex Essentials to the latest version

If the problems with opening GVSP files still occur even after installing Geocortex Essentials, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Geocortex Essentials is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Geocortex Essentials cannot handle files with GVSP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Geocortex Essentials.

Step 3. Associate Geocortex Silverlight Project Format files with Geocortex Essentials

If you have the latest version of Geocortex Essentials installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage GVSP on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the GVSP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Geocortex Essentials installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open GVSP files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GVSP file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GVSP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the GVSP is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GVSP file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the GVSP is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the GVSP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the GVSP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the GVSP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the GVSP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with GVSP 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

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

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Geocortex Essentials

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Geocortex Silverlight Project Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GVSP files affecting older versions of given software.

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