Files with gem file extension may also be found as virus updates for some versions of McAfee antivirus.

There is one other file type using
the GEM file extension!

empty icon.gem - GEM vector graphics

Detailed description

Software that open gem file

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GEM file extension - McAfee AV pattern update

What is gem file? How to open gem files?

File type specification:

Various data file type icon Various data file type

The gem file extension is associated with the McAfee AV application. McAfee AV protects computers against virus and other malware attacks.

This type of .gem files contains new virus patterns and updates for McAfee antivirus software.

The default software associated to open gem file:

McAfee VirusScan icon

McAfee, Inc. logoMcAfee VirusScan  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
McAfee, Inc.

McAfee VirusScan is antivirus application used to protect computer against virus, Trojan horses and malware attacks. It is distributed as a part of McAfee Internet Security Suite.

Help how to open:

These files are automatically downloaded and used when you update your virus protection in some versions of Mcfeee AV.

How to convert:

It is unlikely that this update file type can be converted to anything else, it is not possible.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .gem file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open gem file, edit gem file, convert gem file, view gem file, play gem file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with gem file - McAfee AV pattern update

Click on the software link for more information about McAfee VirusScan. McAfee VirusScan uses gem file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).

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