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.RES File Extension


File Type 1 Windows Resource File  (Most common)
File Format File
Common? No
File Description Binary file automatically generated by Delphi programming software; contains the program's main icon and version information (if necessary) and is required for compiling a program; may also include other resources used within the application, such as bitmaps, cursors, and string tables.
Program(s) that open res files Windows: Borland Delphi; Borland C++ Builder

File Type 2 C++ Complied Resource File
File Format File
Common? No
File Description Win32 resource file used when compiling a C++ program; contains resources, such as images, cursors, and version information
Program(s) that open res files Windows: Microsoft Visual C++ (part of Visual Studio)

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