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Open BIN. file

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iwanttosave_2
iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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Hi,

Any ideas on what programs are available to open BIN files (if any) I have googled and I can only find stuff to burn the file, I dont want to burn it because its only a small clip. Well that and the PC which it is on doesnt have a DVD writer

Thanks
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  • Chippy_Minton
    Chippy_Minton Posts: 3,339 Forumite
    Use ISOBuster to extract files from the .bin file, or Daemon Tools to mount the .bin as a virtual CD and then use Windows Explorer to see its contents.

    NB - if you install Daemon Tools, untick the SearchBar and Save Now options - all unnecessary for the operation of DT.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    Brilliant thanks, would have just burned it but the lappy is broke :( I have just been told about vcl media player on another site to play them. Is that any good or just the same?

    Thank you
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • mjfusent
    mjfusent Posts: 113 Forumite
    VLC media player is very good at playing most file types, I've used it with individual rar files, not bin's but it may work To give it a try you will need to rename the file extension to vob (make a copy of the origional first). To be honest though the easiest way is, to use a virtual cd/dvd emulator like the prev poster said, personally I like daemon tools, ust install, right click on the lightening bolt in the system tray and to "mount image" then navigate to your bin file and away you go...
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    thank you, I will try the daemon tools one seeing as you have both recommended it.

    Thank you techie gods :kisses3:
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    Fantastic daemon tools worked, did the job great. Thanks again :D
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    If you prefer, you can usually open them with media player by changing the file association, or right clicking it and do open with
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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