What is the SRS File Extension?

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SRS File Summary

Most SRS files can be viewed with five known software applications, typically Microsoft Outlook developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Outlook Send/Receive Settings File format, but also includes four other rarely-seen file types. SRS files are categorized ordinarily as Settings Files. Other file types can be Raster Image Files or Uncommon Files.

File Extension SRS is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for SRS files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about SRS files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
1460
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

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November

2018

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Known SRS Files

  5 known file types use this extension

Dominant SRS File Type

.SRS
File Format:.srs
Type:Outlook Send/Receive Settings File

The file saves send/receive e-mail setting for Microsoft Outlook. It can store group settings for users having multiple e-mail accounts. It can be modified with Outlook by selecting the Send/Receive Settings in the Mail Setup options.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Settings Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.srs

Software Programs That Open The Outlook Send/Receive Settings File:


Microsoft Outlook by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

More SRS Files

.SRS
File Format:.srs
Type:Sun Raster File

The SRS file extension is used by the Sun OS for its raster files

Company: Sun Microsystems
File Category:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Sun Raster File Files:


SunOS by Sun Microsystems

Compatible with:

Linux
Unix
.SRS
File Format:.srs
Type:MSX Screen 12 Picture Image

The SRS file saves picture image from programs written for MSX computers.

Company: Piotr Fusik
File Category:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open MSX Screen 12 Picture Image Files:


Recoil by Piotr Fusik

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Apple II
Android
Linux
Atari TOS
.SRS
File Format:.srs
Type:Screen Resource String File

The SRS file is used in the programming of OpenOffice.org.It contains screen resource string.

Company: Apache Software Foundation
File Category:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Screen Resource String File Files:


Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
.SRS
File Format:.srs
Type:PowerBuilder Structure File

The SRS file contains saved PowerBuilder's structure.

Company: SAP
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open PowerBuilder Structure File Files:


PowerBuilder by SAP

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android

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SRS Popularity


Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SRS Files


Common SRS Opening Problems

Microsoft Outlook is Not Installed

You attempt to load your SRS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SRS File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Outlook for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your SRS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Outlook installed, and you know of another program to open your SRS file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Outdated Microsoft Outlook

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Outlook isn't able to open your Outlook Send/Receive Settings File file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Outlook (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Outlook Send/Receive Settings File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Outlook than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your SRS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SRS files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Outlook installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening SRSs

Although you might already have Microsoft Outlook or another SRS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Outlook Send/Receive Settings File files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SRSs. These issues include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SRS are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SRS file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a SRS-associated program (eg. Microsoft Outlook)
  • Your SRS file is corrupted (issues with your Outlook Send/Receive Settings File file itself)
  • Your SRS has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to SRSs has device driver corruption
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Outlook Send/Receive Settings File file successfully

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