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Basic information about DRV file

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

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


1.Detail information about DRV file extension: Device Driver

File type Device Driver Category System Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description DRV file is a Device Driver. A DRV file is a driver file used by Windows operating systems to connect and communicate with hardware devices (both external and internal). It contains commands and parameters for how a device and the operating system communicate together. DRV files are also used to install a device driver on a computer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DRV files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows



Can't open a DRV 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.DRV”。

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 DRV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DRV 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.