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Basic information about DRI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DRI（*.DRI or *.dri）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DRI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DRI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DRI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DRI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DRI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DRI file?
  • How to open a DRI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DRI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DRI file?
  • How to convert DRI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DRI file format?


1.Detail information about DRI file extension: Microsoft SQL Server Replication

File type Microsoft SQL Server Replication Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description DRI file is a Microsoft SQL Server Replication developed by Microsoft Corporation. DRI filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft SQL Server Replication files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft SQL Server Replication format standard. DRI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. DRI file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. Microsoft SQL Server is by far the most used program for working with DRI files. Microsoft SQL Server software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about DRI files or the Microsoft SQL Server software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DRI files

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server



Can't open a DRI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DRI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DRI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DRI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DRI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DRI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DRI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DRI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DRI file is damaged.
  • Whether the DRI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DRI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DRI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DRI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DRI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DRI file.

If the DRI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.