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How to play .bin, .cue, .dat, and .rar movie files

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Step 2) Install a CD/DVD Virtual Emulator



Step 2 Task: Download and install "emulator" software that will treat your files as if they were an optical CD-DVD drive.

How: Download "Daemon Tools" optical drive emulator here or here.

Explanation: Unlike the .avi and .mpg digital file formats that PC's can easily view, many P2P movie files are in optical .bin or .dat format. Bin and dat are standard format for a DVD or CD player, but to make them viewable on a PC, you need to install an adapter software. This adapter software is called "mounting an optical drive image" with "emulator" software.

The single most popular CD/DVD emulator software is Daemon Tools 3.4.7. Daemon is a free and high-quality product. You can download this freeware from multiple download locations.


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