DRI File Extension

What is DRI file?

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 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc 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.

Programs which support DRI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support DRI files. DRI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with DRI extension?

Problems with accessing DRI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with DRI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DRI files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft SQL Server software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DRI files is that no program that can handle DRI files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft SQL Server. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft SQL Server installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server

You still cannot access DRI files although Microsoft SQL Server is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why DRI files are not compatible with Microsoft SQL Server. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft SQL Server.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft SQL Server to DRI files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DRI files with latest version of Microsoft SQL Server you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the DRI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft SQL Server is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DRI files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DRI extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Microsoft SQL Server and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DRI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the DRI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper DRI file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the DRI file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DRI file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. DRI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic DRI file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the DRI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft SQL Server Replication file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft SQL Server

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft SQL Server Replication files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the DRI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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