Types of DRC Files

Primary DRC File Association

.DRC

File Format:	.drc
Class:	Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object

A DRC file is a file that contains copy-protection information stored in an OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) rights object, formatted in WBXML (WAP Binary XML). It includes the key used to encrypt the content of a DCF file. DCF files allow DRM-encrypted files to be opened and played back.

Company:	Open Source
Division:	Uncommon Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.drc

Software Programs That Open The Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

Gedit by GNOME

Linux

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Mac

Bean by James Hoover

Mac

More DRC Files

.DRC

File Format:	.drc
Class:	OrCAD Schematic Capture Design Rules Check Report

A DRC file is a data file used by the PCB Designer by OrCAD and stores design rules check report.

Company:	Cadence Design Systems
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open OrCAD Schematic Capture Design Rules Check Report Files:

OrCAD PCB Designer by Cadence Design Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

.DRC

File Format:	.drc
Class:	Dirac Video Format

A DRC file is associated with the video file format called Dirac. It stores video and audio data encoded by Dirac codec. The purpose of the Dirac video format is to provide high-quality video compression for Ultra HDTV.

Company:	Open Source
Division:	Video Files

Software Programs That Open Dirac Video Format Files:

VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

	Linux
	Chrome OS

Solaris

	Unix
	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	OpenBSD

.DRC

File Format:	.drc
Class:	Delphi Resource String Data

A DRC file is a developer file associated with the IDE Delphi. DRC files contain resource string information and if deleted, can be regenerated using the source code from the compiler.

Company:	Embarcadero Technologies
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Delphi Resource String Data Files:

Delphi (IDE) by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

OS X El Capitan

.DRC

File Format:	.drc
Class:	DriveCrypt Container File

A DRC file is an encoded file associated with the hard disk encryption program called DriveCrypt.

Company:	SecurStar
Division:	Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open DriveCrypt Container File Files:

DriveCrypt by SecurStar

Compatible with:

Windows

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DRC Troubleshooting

Common DRC Opening Problems

Microsoft Notepad Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open DRC Files" when trying to open your DRC. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your DRC file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another DRC-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Notepad isn't able to open your Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Notepad version on your computer can cause problems opening DRC files.

Associated Difficulties Loading DRC Files

You can still experience errors opening DRC files even with the latest version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening DRC files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry DRC file paths that are incorrect
• The DRC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other DRC-related program
• Your DRC file is corrupted (issues with your Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object file itself)
• DRC file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to DRCs has device driver corruption
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Open Mobile Alliance DRM Rights Object file