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Having problems with a file type

Mar 5th, 2004

I got a file from a friend that was split up (i assume by hj split). I used HJ split to join the files back together, but i have no idea what to do with the joined file, it's not a .bin, .cue, .iso, or a RAR, WinZip file either, when i look at properties to see what kind of file it is, i just says Filetype: File. If anyone has seen this or anything like it i'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Pretty frustrating to sit at the computer for 3-4 hours and still be stumped.

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 5th, 2004

it sounds like it's missing an extention. You could try adding a few, and see if any work.

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 5th, 2004

so i should try adding .bin, or .iso to the filename?

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 5th, 2004

Uh huh

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 8th, 2004

i tried adding .ISO, and .bin to the filename and it still isnt' working....extrememly frustrating

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 8th, 2004

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Originally Posted by TheLlama

I got a file from a friend that was split up (i assume by hj split). I used HJ split to join the files back together, but i have no idea what to do with the joined file, it's not a .bin, .cue, .iso, or a RAR, WinZip file either, when i look at properties to see what kind of file it is, i just says Filetype: File.

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Re: Having problems with a file type

Mar 9th, 2004

thanks for all the help, i figured out what teh problem was...i didnt' need to compact the files into one big file, opening the first small file with Win Rar opend all the files..thanks again