File extension res information
File extension RES is widely associated with two file types of resource files. The first type is windows resource file which belongs to developer files. These are binary formatted files that are automatically created by Delphi and are required in the compilation of a program. The windows resource file contains the programs major icon, version information if it is necessary as well as other resources that are used inside the application like cursors, bitmaps and string tables. The program that opens RES files is windows Borland Delphi and C++ builder.
Cannot open res files in Windows?
Not being able to open res files in Windows may be a result of registry errors or not having the appropriate application installed. It is strongly recommended that you scan your computer for registry errors (free).The second file type associated with file extension RES is C++ complied resource file. The file belongs to developer files. Win32 resource file is used in the compilation of C++ program. The program contains various resources like cursors, images and version details. C++ complied resource file and RES files are opened by windows Microsoft visual C++ which is part of the visual studio. RES are binary files related to projects containing resource definitions. IDE creates the file during the loading of a project but icons are lost in the process.