File Extension Database

Open DRV File

The DRV file extension is used for hardware drivers in the Microsoft Windows operating system.

The DRV driver files are a fundamental part to guarantee the operation of the hardware attached to a PC since through them the operating system establishes the communication between the computer and the hardware components, such as the sound card or the modem.

Hardware devices connected to the motherboard of the PC regardless of the type of bus or cable, require driver files, hence the importance of DRV files.

DRV files are also used to install the necessary driver on the computer to run the hardware.

DRV files are bundled with other files to make them executable to facilitate proper driver installation.

DRV files contain information that is stored as commands and parameters, making it vulnerable to malicious modifications by hackers.

Windows by default brings universal drivers to make the most used hardware work, that is, video card, audio card, processors and others.

The above indicates that you should do a thorough scan of the DRV files with an updated antivirus.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

drvfile

How Can I Open DRV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DRV file is to find a DRV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DRV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DRV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DRV file opener then try to search online for "DRV viewer", "application to open DRV file" or "open DRV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DRV file

How Can I Open DRV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DRV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DRV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DRV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DRV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DRV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DRV file then try to search for "DRV viewer", "application to open DRV file" or "read DRV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DRV file

How Can I Open DRV File on Android

If you downloaded a DRV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DRV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DRV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DRV viewer", "DRV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DRV File on iPhone or iPad

To open DRV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DRV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DRV". This way you can find apps which can open DRV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DRV viewer" or "DRV file" online in your favorite search engine.