Tips to open VIR file

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

VIR file extension

File Name Virus-Infected Format
File Developer Symantec
File Category Misc Files

The VIR file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VIR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VIR file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is VIR file?

The file with the extension VIR is the Misc Files file type. It was designed by Symantec. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Virus-Infected Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Norton AntiVirus to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the VIR file. Avira Antivirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus will apply when it is not possible to use Norton AntiVirus.

How to open VIR file?

The most common problem when using Virus-Infected Format is that a specific VIR is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VIR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VIR 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 Norton AntiVirus

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Norton AntiVirus is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Norton AntiVirus in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file VIR.

Step 2. Create association of Norton AntiVirus with VIR files

If, despite the installed application, the VIR file does not start in the Norton AntiVirus application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VIR file with the Norton AntiVirus program.

Step 3. Update Norton AntiVirus to the latest version

If, however, after binding Norton AntiVirus with Virus-Infected Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VIR file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VIR file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VIR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the VIR files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VIR files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VIR files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 VIR file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VIR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VIR to close. However, some background programs may block the VIR file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.