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3 steps to open file with FRX extension

Usually solving problems with FRX file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open FRX file now!

  1. 1. FRX File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) FRX file?
  3. 3. How to open FRX file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports FRX files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with FRX extension
    3. 3.3 Check the FRX file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

FRX File Extension

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  • File type Visual Basic Binary Form Format
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) FRX file?

FRX (Visual Basic Binary Form Format) is a binary file format used for storing visual components in Visual Basic applications (e.g., forms, user objects, and controls). It is an integral part of the Visual Basic development environment and stores smaller components than the more commonly used FRS (Visual Basic Binary Resources File).

An FRX file is typically composed of text elements, image elements, and other non-visual objects that are associated with a particular form or window. The text and images are stored in a compressed format, which allows for faster data transmission. The FRX file is utilized whenever an existing form or window is re-opened or linked to, and when Visual Basic needs to send information about visual components from one form to another.

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How to open FRX file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of FRX extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps

Step 1: Install a program that supports FRX files

If an application that supports FRX files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with FRX extension by default.

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the FRX file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.

Step 2: Find and download proper software

Inability to open FRX files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with FRX files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with FRX extension

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Step 3: Check the FRX file for errors

Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:

  • FRX file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
  • Structure of given FRX file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
  • Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
  • It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related FRX file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
  • If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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