How do I open a bin file?

[jakobkraft]

Is there a way to read the contents of a bin file, or is that not possible?

Oh, and what about an .exe file with the DOS icon attached - when I click on it, I see the dos window open for a second, then nothing. Is that normal?

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

Of course you can read the contents of a bin file, but bin just stands for binary, which is about as generic as you can get, you should probably figure out what exactly is in it, or it's not of much use.

 

[Sid59]

ISO buster

 

[Iron Woode]

WinIso will let you see it (you may have to convert it to an ISO first.)

 

[jakobkraft]

Originally posted by: Sid59
ISO buster

Thanks, that did it

 

[Confused]

And with regards to the exe file with a DOS icon, congrats, you've probably just downloaded a virus, along with your BIN file





Confused

 

[viper118]

winiso is a very cool program.. it gives you the ability to add other files you want in the .bin so that it'll burn the original contents and the stuff that you added in... makes things really convenient and easy

 

[rh71]

The EXE file should be run THROUGH a DOS command prompt. Start --> Run --> command (or cmd in WIN2k/XP) ... navigate to the directory with the exe, and type the filename without the .exe extension. This way, the DOS window will not disappear once it's done running and you can see what's been done.

DO NOT RUN IT IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FILE IS OR CAN'T TRUST WHERE IT CAME FROM.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: jakobkraft

Originally posted by: Sid59
ISO buster

Thanks, that did it

:beer: cheers