CRS File Extension

What is CRS file?

CRS filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Conversion Resource Format files. Corel WordPerfect Conversion Resource Format format was developed by Corel Corporation. Files with CRS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CRS file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Users are advised to use WordPerfect Office software for managing CRS 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 CRS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CRS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CRS files. Files with CRS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CRS extension?

Problems with accessing CRS may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Corel WordPerfect Conversion Resource Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CRS files.

Step 1. Get the WordPerfect Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CRS files is that no program that can handle CRS files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WordPerfect Office. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download WordPerfect Office installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of WordPerfect Office and update if needed

If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and CRS 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 CRS 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.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CRS files to WordPerfect Office

After installing WordPerfect Office (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CRS files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CRS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WordPerfect Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CRS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CRS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CRS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the CRS is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CRS file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the CRS file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the CRS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the CRS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic CRS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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. When downloading the file with CRS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Corel WordPerfect Conversion Resource Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WordPerfect Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CRS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel WordPerfect Conversion Resource Format file. It may be the case that the CRS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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