Opening NRS Files

The NRS file type is primarily associated with Nero.

NRSFile Extension NRS
File extension: NRS
File type:  CD-ROM (EFI Boot) Compilation

What is an NRS file?

NRS files mostly belong to Nero by Nero AG. Nero’s digital media suite offers DVD/CD burning, editing and authoring, video, audio, photo, networking and back-up applications.

How to open an NRS file

You need a suitable software like Nero to open an NRS file. You need a suitable software like Nero from Nero AG to open an NRS 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 NRS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NRS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .NRS File? Try These Steps

Because .NRS files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: A CD/DVD burning workflow or disc backup suggests a Nero CD-ROM (EFI Boot) Compilation file.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer or text editor:
    • Readable XML suggests a text-based configuration.
    • "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
    • Unreadable binary points to a proprietary compilation format.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Nero Burning ROM or Nero Express, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for NRS File Extension

Program ID:
NeroCDROMEFIBootType
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\Nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CD\NERO\Nero6\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: F:\NEROBU~1\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\NERO6~1\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\nero\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead2\nero\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroExpress.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroCDROMEFIBootType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Nero\Nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero Burning Rom\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero Burning Rom\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Burning ROM\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files9.nrs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 9\Nero Burning ROM\Nero.exe


an nrs CD-ROM (EFI Boot) Compilation is a special file format by Nero AG and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NRS files

  • Associate the NRS file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open cd-rom (efi boot) compilations. Because only the current version supports the latest NRS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nero AG manufacturer website after an available Nero update.
  • To make sure that your NRS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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