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Global_Killa
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      03-04-2004
Hey,
Does anyone know what a .bin file is? Is it some kind of compressed
file? What program can I use to access these type of files?

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VWWall
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      03-04-2004
Global_Killa wrote:

> Hey,
> Does anyone know what a .bin file is? Is it some kind of compressed
> file? What program can I use to access these type of files?


a .bin file is a binary file. It can contain anything which
needs to be saved in a format which outputs the original
sequence of code.

A .bin file is often used for things like BIOS updates, and
up-dates to virus protection programs. It may contain ASCII
strings which can give a hint of what the file is for. If you
try to examine it in most editors, the "control codes" it may
contain will mess up the display.

To examine a .bin file open it in a hex editor, and examine the
ASCII characters, usually shown to the right of the native code.

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Michael-NC
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      03-05-2004
Usually a CD image file. You can mount the image with Daemon Tools and turn
the image into a virtual CD drive.

http://www.daemon-tools.cc/portal/portal.php

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> Hey,
> Does anyone know what a .bin file is? Is it some kind of compressed
> file? What program can I use to access these type of files?
>
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> Global_Killa
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>
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Global_Killa
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      03-05-2004
"Michael-NC" <> wrote in message
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> Usually a CD image file. You can mount the image with Daemon Tools and

turn
> the image into a virtual CD drive.
>
> http://www.daemon-tools.cc/portal/portal.php


Thanks Michael, your a star. Works greate.

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