How to open GMANIFEST files
Did your computer fail to open a GMANIFEST file? We explain what GMANIFEST files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a GMANIFEST file?
GMANIFEST files are Google Desktop Gadget manifest files, which you can read more about below.
The GMANIFEST file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a GMANIFEST opener may not be able to open all kinds of GMANIFEST files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
Google Desktop Gadget manifest
Through our analysis of GMANIFEST files, we know that one use of the format is Google Desktop Gadget manifest. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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GMANIFEST file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of GMANIFEST files. Remember, different programs may use GMANIFEST files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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