Opening a DUR File

The DUR file type is primarily associated with DURILCA.

DUR	File extension: DUR
	File type:	Compressed Archive

What is a DUR file?

DUR files mostly belong to DURILCA. DURILCA (dirty useless really illusory compressor/archiver) is an experimental compressor by Dmitry Shkarin.

How to open DUR files

You need a suitable software like DURILCA to open a DUR file. You need a suitable software like DURILCA to open a DUR file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DUR file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DUR file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.DUR File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

A .DUR file may originate from various applications and isn't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a retro-computing archivist, it is likely a DURILCA compressed archive. If bundled with a game, it may be proprietary data.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect its first bytes:
- Magic bytes often indicate a DURILCA archive.
- "PK" suggests it's a renamed ZIP file.
- Readable text implies a configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try DURILCA, a universal archive extractor, or ask the sender if unsure.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .DUR file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for DUR File Extension

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How to solve problems with DUR files

Associate the DUR file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed archives. Because only the current version supports the latest DUR file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available DURILCA update.
To make sure that your DUR file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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