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Basic information about DRS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DRS（*.DRS or *.drs）, 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 DRS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about DRS file extension: Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource

File type Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource Category Misc Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description DRS file is a Corel WordPerfect Driver Resource developed by Corel Corporation. 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. 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DRS files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a DRS 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.DRS”。

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 DRS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DRS 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 DRS 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 DRS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DRS 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 DRS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DRS 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.