What is a KRC File
KRC is the acronym for Mouse and Key Recorded Macro Files. This format was developed by Kra-Tronic Corporation and categorized as a Data File.
KRC files are macros and they are created using a program specifically used for recording and replaying keystrokes and mouse actions.
The .KRC extension is used typically for the automation of common actions in various applications. It is the major file in association with Mouse and Key Recorder and it is specifically created when an end user saves any recorded macro.
The process of creating KRC files is easy and straightforward;
- First, select File
- Then click and Save,
- After which you should click on Save As.
- You can open the said file by navigating to File and clicking on Open.
- You can then navigate to the particular location of the KRC.
The common use of the Mouse and Key Recorder involves recording the actions in office productivity applications, like Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Some of the actions recorded in KRC files include entering of data into a spreadsheet and adding a text to a word processing document.
In conclusion, KRC files can replay and record keystrokes and mouse clicks on virtually any Windows application.
How to open KRC files
First of all, you must get suitable software for this purpose and a very good example of software that can be used to open it is Mouse and Key Recorder.
The software is developed by Kraa-Tronic Corporation.
If you do not have access to suitable software on your device, you will receive a Windows message that reads thus:
- “How do you want to open this file?” if you are using Windows 10
- “Windows cannot open this file” if you are using Windows 7
You will equally receive corresponding messages if you are using Android, iPhone or Mac devices to open the file.
If the KRC file cannot open properly on your device:
- First right-click on the file or you can long press on it,
- After which you can click on “Open with” and then choose an application with which you can open the file.
- It is advisable to only save or edit the KRC file using the right software.
You need to first associate the file with the right application before you can successfully open it. If you are using an Android device, click on Settings and navigate to Apps.
Click on Options located at the right top corner of your Smartphone’s screen and change the default app.
If you already have the program needed to open the KRC file on your device but the file is not opening properly still, simply update that program so that it can function properly.
Findings have shown that only the latest versions of the program can support KRC files.
If the program still fails to open the file after you have made effort to update it, then it is possible that the program is corrupted or infected by computer virus.
All you have to do is to delete the program and download a new version.