Tips to open BIN file

Can't open the BIN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BIN files as well as a list of programs that support BIN files.

BIN file extension

File Name Binary Disc Image
File Category Disk Image Files

The BIN file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BIN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BIN file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BIN file?

A .BIN file is a disk image. It is one of the most popular virtual disk formats, right after the classic .ISO. The file is in binary form. In some cases, it is supplemented by a .CUE file containing additional data necessary to use the image. The image should be mounted in the virtual disk software or directly in the system. In the case of single files, you can try to change the extension to .ISO if there are problems with the handling of the .BIN file.

How to open BIN file?

An often recurring problem with Binary Disc Image is that BIN is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BIN files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BIN file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Toast 11

In this case, you should first verify that the Toast 11 application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Toast 11 into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BIN with Toast 11. Below is a list of programs that support the file BIN.

Step 2. Create association of Toast 11 with BIN files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BIN file to open in the Toast 11 application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BIN file with the Toast 11 program.

Step 3. Update Toast 11 to the latest version

If, however, after binding Toast 11 with Binary Disc Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BIN file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the BIN file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BIN or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BIN file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BIN file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BIN file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BIN files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the BIN file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BIN file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.