File Extension Library


.VIR File Extension

  • Developer by: Symantec
  • Category: Misc Files

What are .VIR files and how to open them?

Can't open .VIR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .VIR file.

What is a .VIR file extension?

.VIR file extension is created by Symantec. .VIR has been classified as Misc Files.

.VIR is Virus-Infected File

A VIR file is any type of file that has been infected with a computer virus and has been renamed by an antivirus software program, such as Symantec's Norton AntiVirus or Avira AntiVir. The ".vir" extension is typically appended to the filename (i.e. program.exeprogram.exe.vir) to indicate the file is a virus and to prevent it from being executed.

Removing the ".vir" extension may allow you to open the file, which may also enable the virus to run. Therefore, you should not open VIR files manually. Instead, it is best to let the antivirus program locate, quarantine, and remove VIR files.

List of all softwares that can open the Virus-Infected File
Windows
Symantec Norton Security 2017
Avira Antivirus Pro 2019
AdwCleaner
Mac
Symantec Norton Security 2017

How to fix problems with .VIR files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .VIR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .VIR file format
  2. You need to check the .VIR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)