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.
Software that open vir file
VIR file extension - Virus infected data
What is vir file? How to open vir files?
File type specification:
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.
The default software associated to open vir file:
Company or developer:
Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Anti-Virus is set of tools that protect computers against viruses, trojans, worms and other malicious software.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .vir file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open vir file, edit vir file, convert vir file, view vir file, play vir file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with vir file - Virus infected data
Click on the software link for more information about Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Kaspersky Anti-Virus uses vir file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with vir file by default:
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Other suggested software:
Norton Antivirus
Avast Antivirus
AVG Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
Avira AntiVir Personal
Avira AntiVir Premium
Avira Premium Security Suite
