.GID File Extension

Windows Help Global Index File

Developer Microsoft
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What is a GID file?

Index created the first time you search Windows Help; used as a configuration file in Windows 95 and Windows 98; allows for faster, more efficient access to Help documentation by indexing the help topics.

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Programs that open or reference GID files

Windows
Included with OS

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