Windows 7 How to change a media.bin file to a regular .bin file?

[lartomar2002]

This is a new one for me. I downloaded a zip file that I need to rollback a media player to it original firmware. I know how to do it using a usb drive. The problem is that the .bin file I need access to, when it is extracted from the zip file is a media file (VLC). On its properties page it is listed as:VLC media file (.bin) (.bin) and I need it to be a regular .bin file. I tried changing the default program to notepad but that did not work because when notepad tries to open it all I get is the loading wheel.Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like the file association for the .bin file extension on your system is set to open with VLC media player by default, causing the issue you're experiencing. To resolve this and make sure you can access the .bin file as a regular binary file, you can try the following steps:

Changing File Association for .bin Files:​

1. Set File Association to a Hex Editor:
   • Download a hex editor tool like HxD (Downloads | mh-nexus).
   • Install and launch the hex editor.
   • Change the file association for .bin files to open with the hex editor:
     • Right-click on the .bin file.
     • Choose "Open with" > "Choose another app."
     • Select the hex editor and check the box "Always use this app to open .bin files."
2. Directly Opening the .bin File in the Hex Editor:
   • Instead of changing the default program for the .bin file, you can directly open it in a hex editor by right-clicking the file and selecting "Open with" > "Choose another app" > "More apps" and then selecting the hex editor from the list.

     Using Hex Editor to Access .bin File Content:​

     Once you have associated the .bin file with the hex editor, you can open the file with it. The hex editor will display the binary content of the file in hexadecimal format, allowing you to view and edit it as needed. By following these steps, you should be able to access the .bin file content using a hex editor without interference from VLC media player. Let me know if you need further assistance with this process or encounter any issues along the way.