Rename .bin file?

[mowbydiq]

i've tried renaming a file thats got a double extension (.bin.exe) and it keeps hanging my computer.
Do i have to do this in dos?
and if so........how?
i'm running windows ME.
TIA
Pete.

[wonderboy2005]

well maybe you dont actually need to rename it. (if your burning app lets you do this) open the .bin.exe file with your burning app like you would a normal bin file, exept when you get the browse menu, select all filetypes. then just locate the file, and open it. it should work if it really is a bin file.

[phalkon30]

In windows explorer, go to Tools>Folder Options

Then go to the View tab, and deselect "Hide extensions for known file types"

Then rename the file, its probably a .bin file, so I would try getting rid of the .exe

Whatever you do, MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!

[mowbydiq]

thanks everyone 4 your replys.
managed to rename it (in winfile.exe) and burn to cd.
now i got a 570Mb coaster.........(sigh)