Tips to open SCR file

Can't open the SCR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCR files as well as a list of programs that support SCR files.

SCR file extension

File Name Windows Screensaver
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

The SCR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCR file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 0
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What is SCR file?

The SCR file has been categorized as System Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. System Files consists of 323 similar files. Windows Screensaver is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Microsoft Windows application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. Screensaver Maker, Ultra Screen Saver Maker, Acme Photo ScreenSaver Maker will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Windows.

How to open SCR file?

The main problem with Windows Screensaver is that the SCR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SCR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SCR file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SCR with Microsoft Windows. Below you will find a list of applications that support SCR files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with SCR files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SCR file still does not use the Microsoft Windows program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows application as the default for handling the SCR file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows program with the Windows Screensaver file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCR file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SCR file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SCR file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected SCR file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SCR file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SCR files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SCR files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SCR file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SCR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SCR file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.