problems extracting bin files

[hannahd45758007]

Because of problems with the activation server that was disabled, I've had to download photoshop CS2 and reinstall it on my new laptop.

I've had my old laptop for almost four years, and had no problems with it, so I guess this activation server problem has occurred since then.

I followed all of the instructions and downloaded Adobe Photoshop CS2. But they are all BIN files. I haven't a clue how to extract these. I have searched the net, but all of the

software available has to be paid for. I tried two free trials, one didn't even work on the BIN file, and the other wouldn't even let me try and extract with the "trial". I can't find any FREE

software that does what I need.

This really bugs me. I already bought the Photoshop product and it is not my fault that they had a problem with their activation server. I can either buy a

software to extract it, or buy a Photoshop update. I don't think I should have to do either. This is Adobe, an expensive, well known brand. I didn't expect to have this problem. I already

BOUGHT it.

For those who have already had to download a product to fix a problem, how did you deal with this? Were you're files BIN too?

Please, recommend a software that is FREE and actually does what it says it will. I looked all over and couldn't find anything. I tried IZARC, but my computer says it could harm my computer!

I've already been through a lot of crap with the other downloads and hope to hear from someone who has actual experience and knows what software is safe.

I deeply appreciate any advice, as I am at a loss. Thanks.

[kglad]

they're zip files.

if your browser is changing the file extension to bin, change it back to zip.  then unzip all three.  move all the extracted files to one directory and click setup.

[hannahd45758007]

How do I change them back to zip, exactly?

[kglad]

right click the file name and click rename.

[hannahd45758007]

I did that, it still says it's a BIN file.

[kglad]

you're donig something incorrectly.  after changing the extension, you'll need to confirm and probably click something like, 'yes, i understand this file may not work properly and the world will end if i change its file type'.

[hannahd45758007]

Can you please explain a step by step how to do this? Renaming sounds simple.

Didn't you mean just change the extension at the end to zip? If not, please explain in detail what you mean. Sorry for not understanding.

I tried extracting it as is with 7zip, but it gets to 99% then stops. I closed it and went to see the extracted files, and many of the files were 0 KB. I couldn't find the actual application file either.

[kglad]

attach a screenshot showing the 3 files that you downloaded.  the file names and extensions and file sizes should be included in the screenshot.

[hannahd45758007]

This is the downloaded file....And the next is when I tried to extract it but it stopped at 99%. See the many 0 KB files?

[kglad]

you downloaded the mac installation file and  you should dl the windows file.

delete that mac file and dl the correct one, Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3

[hannahd45758007]

Such a silly mistake. Downloaded the RIGHT version, and extracted it. Only now it says my serial number is wrong.

Any ideas? I tried it with no spaces, then spaces...nothing. I'm tearing my hair out. I just keep having problems.

Thanks for trying to help me. I really appreciate it.

[hannahd45758007]

Forget it. I figured it out. Thanks for your patience with me and all your help. I really appreciated it.

God bless you!

[kglad]

you're welcome.