There are 22 other file types using
the BIN file extension!
.bin - CD/DVD binary image [common]
.bin - Binary executable [common]
.bin - Macbinary II encoded file [common]
.bin - Micrografx Designer 7 project image
.bin - Alpha/Alfa ransomware affected data
.bin - Atari 2600 game ROM image
.bin - Sega Genesis game ROM image
.bin - MTK Chipset GPS tracklog data
.bin - TenCORE plug-in file
.bin - Thomson Speedtouch series WLAN router firmware
.bin - Game data
.bin - ICQ 6 data
.bin - Apple Safari theme resource
.bin - Opera encoder data
.bin - Opton scanner data
.bin - Nokia proprietary ringtone format
.bin - Nintendo DS binary data
.bin - Thumbnail cache
.bin - ReadyNAS OS application
.bin - ASUS BIOS update
.bin - Google Android IMEI information
.bin - Unreal Tournament shader cache
BIN file extension - AVG update data
What is bin file? How to open bin files?
File type specification:
The bin file extension is associated with the AVG antivirus software that protects computers against viruses, Trojan horses and other malware attacks.
The bin file contains updated virus definitions. The file name typically relates to the update number.
The bin file is usually deleted by the updater after the patching process is completed.
The default software associated to open bin file:
Company or developer:
AVG Technologies (Grisoft)
AVG Antivirus is one of the most popular security and antivirus solutions on market. It is available in versions for almost all platforms.
Company or developer:
AVG Technologies (Grisoft)
AVG Internet Security is set of tools used to protect computer against viruses, worms, trojans as well as against attacks from the Internet.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .bin file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open bin file, edit bin file, convert bin file, view bin file, play bin file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with bin file - AVG update data
Click on the software link for more information about AVG Antivirus. AVG Antivirus uses bin file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with bin file by default:
AVG Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
