.VIR File

.vir is Virus-Infected File

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File Extension .vir
Format N/A
Created by Symantec
Category Misc

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What is an .VIR file?

File extension vir is or was in the past used by various anti-virus software, such as Norton Antivirus or Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

The vir file is usually renamed file infected by a virus and quarantined by renaming its original file extension to prevent programs to access them.

Files with vir suffix are in most cases related to some anti-virus apps like Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton Antivirus etc. Typically stores infected data quarantined by antivirus.


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How to convert:

You should not attempt to convert this file type, it is likely infected by some kind of virus or trojan.

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