You might be wondering how to open the old image file on your computer after you downloaded it.All of the information from the CD or DVD is contained in the BIN format.You can't open a BIN file directly, so you have to burn it to a disc or use a virtual drive.You can use many more programs to burn or mount the BIN file.
Step 1: You can find your files.
If you want to burn the BIN file to a CD or DVD, you will need the CUE file.You can create one if you can't find the BIN file.
Step 2: If you don't have a CUE file, you can create one.
Change the name of the BIN file you are trying to burn to "filename.bin".The quotation marks should be kept.The file should be saved to the same folder.The BIN file should be named the same as the CUE file.Click the file to save it.Click the "Save as type" menu to save the files.The file should have a.CUE extension.
Step 3: You can open the burning program.
Older programs fully support BIN when it comes to multitrack files.CDRWIN, Alcohol 120%, and Nero are popular programs.
Step 4: Take the image file and load it.
If the program asks for the BIN file, you may need to load the CUE file.You should be able to see how much space the image will take on the disc once the file is loaded.
Step 5: You should start burning.
After you've verified that the image has loaded correctly, insert a blank disc and start burning.The size of the image, burner speed, and computer performance will all affect the time it takes to burn.
Step 6: The disc should be tested.
Once the burn is complete, insert the disc into the device you burned it for.Ensure that the tracks are in the right place.
Step 7: It is recommended to install virtual drive software.
A virtual drive can be used to mount an image file in your computer.This tricks your computer into thinking a disc has been inserted, and the image is loaded just as if it was running from a disk.Virtual drive options are available.One of the most popular ones is WinCDEmu.There are a number of times where it tries to install unneeded software when you don't need it.If the image is designed to run on a computer, mounting it will work.If you mount an image of an old console game, it won't load because the disc only works on that console.Windows 8 and OS X have built-in virtual drive software, but the BIN file needs to be converted to an ISO file first.
Step 8: Mount the picture.
An icon will be placed in your System Tray.Click on this icon, hover over one of the fake drives, and then select Mount Image.You can find the CUE file on your hard drive.The files need to be in the same folder.Load the file to mount it.
Step 9: The disc should be opened.
Your computer will act as if a physical disc has just been inserted once the image is mounted.You might be asked what you want to do with the disc.Your system settings as well as the contents of the disc affect the messages you receive.You can use the image file the same way you would a CD or DVD.
Step 10: You can download a conversion program.
To change the BIN file to an ISO file, you will need a conversion program.You will be able to burn or mount the file if you change it to an ISO file.MagicISO is one of the most popular free conversion programs.
Step 11: The tool can be opened.
Click the menu to start MagicISO."BIN to ISO" is what you should choose.
Step 12: You can browse for your file.
Step 13: You can choose the name of the ISO file.
Step 14: The file can be converted.
The BIN file can be converted to an ISO file.This may take a while.
Step 15: The ISO file should be Mounted.
You can use a virtual drive to mount the file once it has been converted.Click on the ISO file if you are using Windows 8 or OS X.
Step 16: The ISO file should be burned.
Most burning programs can burn ISO files.You can see the guide for more details.
Step 17: The ISO file can be explored.
You can use programs like MagicISO to explore the contents of the ISO file, which will allow you to copy specific files from within the archive.