What's the MRC File?

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MRC File Summary

There are four file types associated with the MRC File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the mIRC Script File format. According to our database, four distinct software programs (conventionally, mIRC developed by mIRC Co. Ltd) will enable you to view these files. MRC files are categorized ordinarily as Executable Files. Other file types can be Temporary Files or Raster Image Files.

We have found MRC files on the Windows, Android, and Mac operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about MRC files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your MRC file.

Low
Prevalence
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Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

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2018

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Types of MRC Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Main MRC Affiliation

.MRC
Extension:.mrc
Category:mIRC Script File

An MRC file is a script file for the Internet relay chat program mIRC. It is used to automate functions within the program such as creating dialog windows and protecting users and channels against spam and flooding.

Created by: mIRC Co. Ltd
Class:Executable Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mrc

Software Programs That Open The mIRC Script File:


mIRC by mIRC Co. Ltd

Windows

Secondary MRC Associations

.MRC
Extension:.mrc
Category:Android Temporary File

An MRC file is a temporary file used by the Android operating system. The origin of the data cannot be verified except that it is usually found in the external storage.

Created by: Google
Class:Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open Android Temporary File Files:


Google Android by Google

Compatible with:

Android
.MRC
Extension:.mrc
Category:Medical Research Council Image File

An MRC file is an image file in the Medical Research Council format used by MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

Created by: Open Microscopy Environment
Class:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Medical Research Council Image File Files:


Bio-Formats by Open Microscopy Environment

Compatible with:

Windows
.MRC
Extension:.mrc
Category:MARC Bibliographic Data

An MRC file is bibliographic data file used by MARC or MAchine-Readable Cataloging standards.

Created by: MarcEdit Development Team
Class:Data Files

Software Programs That Open MARC Bibliographic Data Files:


MarcEdit by MarcEdit Development Team

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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MRC Demand


Top Devices

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


Troubleshooting Problems Opening MRC Files


Common MRC Opening Problems

mIRC is Not Installed

When trying to open your MRC file, you get the error "Can't Open MRC File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have mIRC installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your MRC with mIRC, so double-clicking the file won't work.


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


Obsolete Version of mIRC

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of mIRC installed that's incompatible with your mIRC Script File type. If you've got the wrong version of mIRC installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your mIRC Script File file was created by a newer mIRC than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the MRC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


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


More Causes of Problems Opening MRCs

Although you might already have mIRC or another MRC-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening mIRC Script File files. If you are still having problems opening MRC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

  • MRC file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry MRC description
  • Invalid installation of a MRC-associated program (eg. mIRC)
  • File corruption affecting your MRC file
  • MRC file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for MRC-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the mIRC Script File format

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