DRS filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource files. Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource format was developed by Corel Corporation. Files with DRS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. DRS file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use WordPerfect Office software for managing DRS files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about DRS and other supported file formats.
Programs that can handle DRS files are as follows. Files with DRS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Problems with accessing DRS may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with DRS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.
Problems with opening and working with DRS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with DRS files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WordPerfect Office. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit WordPerfect Office website and download the installer.
If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and DRS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of WordPerfect Office installed, it may not support DRS format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WordPerfect Office.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DRS files with latest version of WordPerfect Office you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
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Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DRS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DRS file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the DRS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the DRS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
Did you receive the DRS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. It could happen the the download process of file with DRS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource file again.
The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support DRS files. Close all running programs and try opening the DRS file.
Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DRS files affecting older versions of given software.
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