2006-12-29 07:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
The .bin suffix is usually used with binary files. Binary files are oftentimes executable programs (meaning you can run them). However, you cannot edit binary files.
Don't bother trying to open it in Notepad, Wordpad, or anything else because a binary file is nothing but a bunch of jibberish that only a computer operating system can understand.
If you want to run it, simply type in the name of the file at a command prompt. But be careful. If you don't know what the program does then don't run it. You might end up installing a virus, spyware, or other undesirable things on your computer.
The link provided by sasi21_03 mentions that some .bin files are binary files which contain all of the data from a CD or DVD. If that is what you believe your .bin file contains then be sure to check out his link.
For more information on .bin files, check out the links below.
2006-12-29 07:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bin file is used by the recycle bin. Microsoft has tiny little green refuse collection men that empty the bin bag when you are asleep.
2006-12-29 07:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are not sure then you probably shouldnt be messing around with it.
2006-12-29 07:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the link :)
2006-12-29 07:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by sasi21_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋