just downloaded a media file from a cousin in usa and it has arrived as a BIN file they say they cannot change it hoe can i open it ?????
2007-01-04 11:07:15 · 5 answers · asked by smokeyphoenix1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
what kind of media? a bin file is an cd/dvd image file. so there should be a cue file too.
2007-01-04 11:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by bsrdwild 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A .bin file is a type of CD/DVD image file. You would burn this file onto a CD or DVD with the burning software of your choice by selecting burn image in the menu options. It is typically accompanied by a .cue file as well, but it is not necessary to have it.
You may also be able to run the .bin file on your computer if you download and install a media program called VLC Media Player (google it, it is freeware). Otherwise you can extract the image from the .bin file with a program called isobuster (google it).
2007-01-04 19:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by DrSeuss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a file extractor called extractnow that I have used to extract bin files. http://www.extractnow.com
Normally a .bin file would also have a .cue file and would be used to burn a cd or dvd. If you need to create a .cue this is really easy, take a look here http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips881.html or http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/7976
2007-01-04 19:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bin file is a binary file. They are usually executable. Change the extension to .exe on a pc, and double click it.
However, to avoid viruses, etc, I'd call your cousin first (or send a seperate email), and verify that he/she actually DID send you the file. (If they don't know what you're asking about, DON'T run the file).
2007-01-04 19:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by acschatt 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/696/how_use_open_bin_cue_iso_files
2007-01-04 19:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by tast_the_wine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋