DRV File

What are DRV files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DRV file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DRV files.

What is a DRV file?

DRV files have multiple uses, and Windows Device Driver is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Windows Device Driver

Files that contain the .drv file extension are driver files that are used by the Windows operating system. These files define the parameters that dictate how a device communicates with the user's operating system.

DRV files are commonly used to install device drivers onto a user's computer. Device drivers usually communicate with an external computer device via the computer bus or communications subsystem.

Common devices that use the .drv file extension include sound cards, graphic cards, network adapters, printers, storage devices, and other computer hardware accessories.

Not all DRV files are Windows device drivers, though. You will find a range of other uses below. If you are unsure which type of DRV file you have, you can analyze it with our File Analyzer.

How to open DRV files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DRV file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DRV file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested two different DRV openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .DRV

While Windows Device Driver is a popular type of DRV-file, we know of 23 different uses of the .DRV file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

3D Construction Kit Video Driver

We know that one DRV format is 3D Construction Kit Video Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Alchemy Mindworks Video Driver

We know that one DRV format is Alchemy Mindworks Video Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Broderbund Audio Driver

We know that one DRV format is Broderbund Audio Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Creative DskVoice Driver

We know that one DRV format is Creative DskVoice Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

CT-VOICE Driver

We know that one DRV format is CT-VOICE Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dr. Solomon's Antivirus Message File

We know that one DRV format is Dr. Solomon's Antivirus Message File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Impulse Tracker Advanced Sound Driver

We know that one DRV format is Impulse Tracker Advanced Sound Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Javelin Screen Driver

We know that one DRV format is Javelin Screen Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Klasik Screen Saver

We know that one DRV format is Klasik Screen Saver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Meridian Driver

We know that one DRV format is Meridian Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Palladix Music System Driver

We know that one DRV format is Palladix Music System Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SAPI Sound Driver

We know that one DRV format is SAPI Sound Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SCI Driver

We know that one DRV format is SCI Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SciTech Software UniVBE Driver

We know that one DRV format is SciTech Software UniVBE Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SymbOS Driver

We know that one DRV format is SymbOS Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Telepaint Printer Driver

We know that one DRV format is Telepaint Printer Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

UCDOS Display Driver

We know that one DRV format is UCDOS Display Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Vektor Grafix Video Driver

We know that one DRV format is Vektor Grafix Video Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Whacker Tracker Audio Driver

We know that one DRV format is Whacker Tracker Audio Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

XTreeGold Graphics Driver

We know that one DRV format is XTreeGold Graphics Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ZCT Systems Group Video Driver

We know that one DRV format is ZCT Systems Group Video Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ZX Spectrum Next Driver

We know that one DRV format is ZX Spectrum Next Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DRV files. Remember, different programs may use DRV files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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