ALR file: How can I open a .ALR file?
The table below provides useful information about the .alr file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .alr file?
- What program do I need to open a .alr file?
- How can the .alr file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .alr files to another format?
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✅ ADRIFT Language Resource

The ALR file is a ADRIFT Language Resource. ADRIFT is a set of Windows applications for creating and playing text adventures, also known as Interactive Fiction. It comes in two parts; there’s the Generator – the adventure creator, and the Runner – the part which plays the games.
✅ McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Alert Data

The ALR file is a McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Alert Data. McAfee VirusScan is a multipurpose antivirus program for Microsoft Windows.
⚠ Be careful with .alr files.
It's important to know that the .alr file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .alr files. Be cautious when dealing with .alr files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .alr file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
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🔴 Can't open a .alr file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .alr file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .alr file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .alr file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .alr file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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