Each of us, at least once, has encountered a problem when a file of a format appears on the computer that we have never worked with before, which raises the question of what program can open it. Today we will look at a list of programs that can work with NRG format files.
Before we look at what programs can open NRG, we should say a few words about what this file is. NRG is a disk image format created by Nero. The file is often used to take disk images and create backup copies.
Nero
Considering that the NRG file format was created by the developers of the popular Nero program, this software should be mentioned first.
The Nero program is a real combine that provides comprehensive work with drives and data: the program is capable of recording various types of data, editing multimedia, video editing, recording sound and much more.
Using Nero, you can not only open an NRG file, but also, if necessary, edit, burn to disk and perform other required operations with the image.
NRG file format - description, how to open?
The NRG extension can be of the following main versions:
- An NRG file is an image of CD/DVD and Blu-ray discs generated using a special Nero Burning ROM burner program. This universal software application supports all types of drives, including optical drives, and also allows you to apply graphics to the surface using LightScribe technology.
This extension can be a complete copy of some optical media or drive, and can also contain a structured set of data in the form of a disk backup.
However, the NRG file should not be regarded as purely an ISO image with its own header and extension. By its structure, NRG represents data storage in a “chunks” chain using a modified Interchange File Format (IFF). Storage is organized as unsigned integer values with bytes in reverse order.
NRG version 1 supports processing of 32-bit integer values; innovative format of the second version - 64-bit integer values.
The NRG format is unpretentious to the operating system platform and can be used equally effectively under Windows, Mac or Linux.
- The NRG extension is used in some Symantec Norton software modules to register components. Symantec Norton is one of the integrated plugins of Norton AntiVirus, an antivirus that provides PC security and protection against virus attacks.
Programs to open NRG files
Depending on its practical purpose and specific modification, the NRG extension can be generated and opened for editing using the following software packages:
For cases where the NRG file is a CD/DVD and Blu-ray disc image created using a special Nero Burning ROM recorder program:
- Windows OS uses Nero 11, EZB Systems UltraISO, Smart Projects IsoBuster, WinMount International WinMount, Lightning UK! ImgBurn, MagicISO MagicDisc, PowerISO, Nrg2Iso, Blindwrite, UltraIso, WinMount, gBurner, Astroburn, Alcohol 120%;
- on Mac OS NRG will be available using software plugins Roxio Popcorn 4 and Roxio Toast 11;
- in order to reproduce the extension on Linux, you must use MapGuide Open Source, SQLite and Sqliteman.
When the NRG extension is a registration file in the Symantec Norton software module, you can open it exclusively using one of the versions of the Norton AntiVirus antivirus program.
If an error occurs when opening the NRG extension, the reasons may include the following:
- the file is damaged or infected;
- the file is not associated with the OS registry (an incorrect application for playback was selected or a specific plugin was not installed);
- insufficient device or OS resources;
- damaged or outdated drivers.
Converting NRG to other formats
NRG is one of those ISO disk image formats that is easy to convert and can be converted into more than a dozen different extensions.
Using the software utilities MagicISO, UltraISO, IsoBuster, VSO Software BlindWrite or gBurner, the format can be translated:
- NRG -> B6I;
- NRG -> ASHDISC;
- NRG -> ISO;
- NRG -> BIN;
- NRG -> BWI;
- NRG -> DAA;
- NRG -> DMG;
- NRG -> MDF;
- NRG -> UIF;
- NRG -> IMG.
In order to broadcast data from NRG, you can use one of the online converters, for example, File-extension.
The unique structure and scope of NRG, as a Symantec Norton registration file, excludes the possibility of translating it into other extensions. Attempts to convert an extension to another format may not only yield no practical results, but also damage the source file.
Why NRG and what are its advantages?
The NRG extension is widely used to create images of CD/DVD and Blu-ray discs. Without this format, it would be impossible to generate a complete copy of any optical media or drive, as well as its backup copy.
In addition, the NRG extension is responsible for registering components with Symantec Norton.
Ultra ISO
A popular program that has a paid status, which in fact does not force the user to purchase a license after the trial period has expired.
A powerful, but not monstrous tool for working with images, data and drives. Using this tool, you can perform any required operations with NRG: both launch a file and start burning a disk for recording it on a laser drive.
What is a .nrg file?
Such files are a type of disk image. The full name of the extension is Nero CD / DVD Image File. Most often, files with this extension are created on a computer using the Nero Burning Rom application. This program archives disks, creates virtual disk models and burns them to DVD and CD media. It also has other functions available for processing archived data.
The file, which has the .nrg extension, is an imitation of a physical disk and contains a copy of all the data that may have been written to it. Such a file is completely ready for burning a DVD or CD. You can view virtual disk data on Windows OS and other platforms only using specialized programs.
The .nrg format can have two bit depths of integers:
- 32 bits;
- 64 bits (supported by Nero Burning ROM from version 5.5).
You might find the information on how to open an Apk file on your computer useful.
Power ISO
If you are looking for a simple program for working with NRG files, as well as for burning discs and extracting (creating) images, pay attention to the PowerISO program. This program has a simple interface and a fairly comprehensive package of capabilities. The program is not free, however, the trial version will temporarily open up all paid features for you.
That's all for today. We hope the article was useful to you.
Ability to convert .nrg files to another format
If it is not possible to open the file with a special program, then you can convert it to another format for disk images. The formats can be the following: iso; b6i; img; uif; ashdisc; bwi; mdf; dmg.
The most common and frequently used is the .iso format.
How to convert nrg to iso
The following programs are suitable for conversion on a Windows platform : Nero Burning ROM, MagicISO, ISOBuster and UltraISO. These utilities allow you to open .nrg images and save them in other formats, including .iso.
When using Linux OS , conversion to .iso format can be done using the nrg2iso application. This utility can also be used on the Mac OS platform, but only with the Linux shell installed.
Financial indicators
NRG's financial results are generally quite good. For fiscal 2014, total revenue jumped to $15.87 billion, up nearly 40% from last year. Net profit amounted to only $78 million, but in 2013 the net result was completely negative - the loss then exceeded $630 million. At the same time, in the first quarter of the 2020 financial year, revenue jumped by 50% to $4.2 billion, and net profit amounted to almost $120 million, against a loss of $312 million in the 1st quarter of the 2014 financial year. However, even such seemingly positive reporting did not satisfy investors, who expected greater improvement in financial performance. As a result, after the release of earnings, the company's shares fell by almost 9% and broke through the $24 mark.
However, the company's fundamental indicators are ambiguous, which is associated with low profitability and business profitability, characteristic of infrastructure and power generating companies in general. The debt burden is quite high - the Debt/Equity ratio, which determines the ratio of debt to equity, is 2.09. However, the positive point is that the lion’s share of the total debt is long-term – about 2.04. Profitability ratios are very low and even lower than those of the electricity industry as a whole. Thus, return on equity ROE is 0.8%, average return on investment ROI reaches 3.9%, and return on assets ROA is only 0.2%. For example, the energy generating company Eversource Energy has similar figures of 10.7%, 5.9% and 3.7%, respectively.
Operating margins are also slightly lower than the industry average. Thus, the company’s gross profitability is 27.4% and 26.7% for the company and the industry, respectively, and the operating margin is 6.04% and 18.2%. The company's margins are also low - the current figure is only 0.85%, and over the past 5 years the value has been completely negative. The company's and industry's comparable earnings per share are $47.16 and $30.56, and earnings per share are $0.23 and $2.4 per share, respectively. Such low profitability and profitability indicators negatively affect the investment attractiveness of shares.
As a result, NRG securities fell by 17% over the year, and since the beginning of this year, the securities have already seen a drawdown of 9.2% - to $24.30. For comparison, in general, in the Diversified Utilities sector from the S&P500 index, in which the company’s securities are traded, capitalization over the year has grown by almost 11%, and since the beginning of the year the drawdown is only 3.25%. However, there are now serious reasons to believe that the future dynamics of shares will be much more positive. This is indicated by a number of multipliers and the dynamics of financial indicators.
How to open nrg file - several free programs.
We have already decided above that in order to use the nrg format we need a free program. In this part of the article I will present some of them that are perfectly compatible with this file type.
The first and, in my opinion, most relevant program is called DAEMON Tools Lite - an excellent application that has already been described more than once on the pages of the site and has earned well-deserved popularity. It won't tell you how to open an iso file. Using this small free program, you can open any popular disk image format. It is almost universal, so I recommend it.
The second utility that supports the NRG extension is the free version of the well-known Alcohol 52 application. It is also a good solution for opening disk images.
As always, I leave the choice up to you. I think that soon the reader should not have a question about how to open the nrg file.
Often, when working at a computer, you can come across unknown file formats that cannot be opened using standard tools. One of the extensions of such files is .nrg. This article will look at what this image format is, what it is used for, and what programs and tools are needed to open it.
Recording from nrg image
In addition to editing or emulating discs, nrg can also be used for recording. Essentially, this is copying optical media with preliminary emulation (not always), which is similar to dubbing when using two drives. Let's look at the example of ImgBurn as a simple and affordable solution that is not much different from other programs. To record an image after installing the application, you need:
- Select “ Burn image to disk ”.
- Select the file (marked in green) using Explorer.
- Specify the drive to write to (marked in red).
- Select settings and start “ burning ”.
- Wait for the process to complete.
Using a similar algorithm, with the exception of a couple of points (for example, UltraISO uses the “actions” list, where you select “burn image to disk”), nrg is written in other programs.
Possible difficulties opening the .nrg file
The .nrg image may not open even after installing and running specialized programs, for two reasons:
- There is no connection between the program and the file type
. The solution to the problem is to manually create such a connection. You need to right-click on the .nrg image and select “Open with”. In the list that opens, you must select the installed program. - The image structure.nrg is damaged
. To resolve the error, you must re-download the file from the source or find another location from which the image can be downloaded.
