Known BRU Files

Primary BRU File Association

.BRU

File Ext:	.bru
Class:	Brutus Restore Data

Data file associated with Brutus, a free, flexible password cracker software. BRU file hold a saved session and can be loaded into Brutus to facilitate resuming previous attack sessions.

Developer:	Open Source
Class:	Data Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bru

Software Programs That Open The Brutus Restore Data:

Brutus by Open Source

Windows

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Troubleshoot BRU Files

Common BRU Opening Problems

Brutus Isn't There

You attempt to load your BRU file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The BRU File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Brutus isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your BRU with Brutus, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your BRU, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Wrong Version of Brutus is Installed

Your Brutus Restore Data file is incompatible with Brutus because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Brutus from Open Source is recommended. 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 BRU, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of BRU file opening issues are due to not having the correct Brutus version installed.

Other BRU File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Brutus installed, you can still experience difficulties opening BRUs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening BRUs. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for BRU are wrong
• Deletion of the BRU file description from the Registry by mistake
• Brutus or another BRU application experienced a flawed installation
• BRU file corruption
• Your BRU has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BRU file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Brutus Restore Data file