COR File Extension

What is COR file?

COR is a file extension commonly associated with CorelDRAW Drawing files. Corel defined the CorelDRAW Drawing format standard. Files with COR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with COR extension are categorized as Vector Image Files files. The Vector Image Files subset comprises 138 various file formats. The software recommended for managing COR files is CorelDRAW. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theCorelDRAW software, but also about COR and other supported file formats.

Programs which support COR file extension

The following listing features COR-compatible programs. COR 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 COR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening COR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to CorelDRAW Drawing files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install CorelDRAW

Problems with opening and working with COR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with COR files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install CorelDRAW. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit CorelDRAW website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of CorelDRAW and update if needed

You still cannot access COR files although CorelDRAW is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that CorelDRAW cannot handle files with COR may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of CorelDRAW is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open COR files to CorelDRAW

If you have the latest version of CorelDRAW installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage COR on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the COR file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the CorelDRAW installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open COR files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with COR extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select CorelDRAW and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with COR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the COR file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the COR file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the COR file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the COR file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the COR file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic COR file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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. If the COR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the CorelDRAW Drawing file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle CorelDRAW

If the systems has insufficient resources to open COR files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 CorelDRAW Drawing files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the COR files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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