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Basic information about SRU file

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

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


1.Detail information about SRU file extension: PowerBuilder User Object

File type PowerBuilder User Object Category Settings Files
Developer Sybase Inc. File format N/A
Description SRU file is a PowerBuilder User Object developed by Sybase Inc.. SRU filename suffix is mostly used for PowerBuilder User Object files. Sybase Inc. defined the PowerBuilder User Object format standard. SRU file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SRU file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports SRU files is Sybase PowerBuilder. Software named Sybase PowerBuilder was created by Sybase Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SRU files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRU files

Windows		 Sybase PowerBuilder



Can't open a SRU 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.SRU”。

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 SRU extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SRU 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.