Types of PHR Files

Chief PHR Description

.PHR

Extension:	.phr
Type:	RoboHelp Phrase List

A plain text file made using Adobe RoboHelp; a program used to make Windows help documents. It stores a list of custom phrases which are specified by help documentation author. Each can be matched to topics when help reader searches the documentation.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Data Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.phr

Software Programs That Open The RoboHelp Phrase List:

Adobe RoboHelp by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Secondary PHR Associations

.PHR

Extension:	.phr
Type:	iGO Phoneme Data

The file stores phoneme data for iGO GPS navigation software for Microsoft Windows Mobile as well as Apple iOS operating system for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Developer:	NNG
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open iGO Phoneme Data Files:

iGO Navigation by NNG

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

iOS

Android

.PHR

Extension:	.phr
Type:	MRS-802 Phrase Audio Data (Stereo Right Channel)

The file extension is related to an audio format recorded using MRS-802; a fully-digital 8-track having a huge array of guitar, bass, vocal as well as mixdown effects.

Developer:	Unknown Developer
Group:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open MRS-802 Phrase Audio Data (Stereo Right Channel) Files:

Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

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PHR Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening PHR Files

Adobe RoboHelp Isn't There

You attempt to load your PHR file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The PHR File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe RoboHelp missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your PHR file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Wrong Version of Adobe RoboHelp is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe RoboHelp installed that's incompatible with your RoboHelp Phrase List type. Installing the latest version of Adobe RoboHelp from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a RoboHelp Phrase List file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe RoboHelp than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PHR file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Adobe RoboHelp version on your computer can cause problems opening PHR files.

Other PHR File Issues

You can still experience errors opening PHR files even with the latest version of Adobe RoboHelp installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PHR files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• PHR file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PHR description
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PHR format
• The PHR itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted PHR file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PHR file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your RoboHelp Phrase List file