Kinds of BRS Files

Primary BRS File Association

.BRS

Extension:	.brs
Group:	RoboHelp Browse Sequence File

The BRS file is a file created by RoboHelp, an application used for creating Windows help documentation.The BRS file saves a browse sequence, which allows the help readers to move through a series of help topics.The BRS file is included as part of a RoboHelp project (.XPJ).

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.brs

Software Programs That Open The RoboHelp Browse Sequence File:

Adobe RoboHelp by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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BRS File Complications

Frequent BRS Opening Issues

Adobe RoboHelp Removed

When you double-click your BRS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that Adobe RoboHelp is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your BRS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another BRS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Adobe RoboHelp is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your RoboHelp Browse Sequence File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe RoboHelp. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe RoboHelp. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Right-clicking on your BRS, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening BRS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading BRS Files

You can still experience errors opening BRS files even with the latest version of Adobe RoboHelp installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening BRSs. Other contributing causes:

• BRS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Corruption of the BRS file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a BRS-associated program (eg. Adobe RoboHelp)
• The BRS itself is corrupted
• BRS file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BRS file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your RoboHelp Browse Sequence File file