.scr File Extension
File Type 1Windows Screensaver
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | System files |
| File Format | Binary |
.SCR Type 1
A file of Screensaver can be accessed in the main Windows directory, a standard location of this file. When the computer isn’t active for some time, Screensaver will start automatically. From the Screen Saver control panel, custom settings can be adjusted.
Screen saver files can be executed once they’re opened. These files are designed to show animation with text or graphics of the vector. They can be set to play slide shows, videos, or various animations that might have sound effects
Programs that open SCR files
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File Type 2Script File
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Execution files |
| File Format | N/A |
.SCR Type 2
An executable script of generic nature that can be employed or made by different types of software. Once it opens, the script normally runs a series of commands according to the order they’ve been prompted.
A basic text editor can be used to edit a script file, as it’s saved as a text format.
A file of .EXE with the extension of .SCR can bypass restrictions put on EXE files by malware or antivirus.
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