Using NI Software Downloaded in ISO or BIN File Format

Issue Details

I downloaded NI software that is distributed as an ISO (.iso) or BIN (.bin) file. I am not familiar with these file formats and need to know how to access or install the software contained in them.

Solution

An ISO or BIN file is a disk image that contains the contents of an entire CD or DVD. These file formats can be used to install software directly on the computer where the file was downloaded or to create installation media for use on another system.

NI distributes some offline installers and software packages in these formats; however, ISO and BIN files are industry-standard disk image formats and are not specific to NI software.

• Mount ISO files natively in Microsoft Windows by right-clicking the .iso file and selecting Mount.
• Open the mounted image and run the installer if applicable.
• Use third-party disk image software to mount BIN files, as Microsoft Windows does not provide native support for mounting .bin files.
• Optionally, use third-party software to burn ISO or BIN files to physical installation media.

NI does not recommend or endorse any specific third-party application for mounting or burning disk image files.

Additional Information

ISO and BIN files are commonly used to distribute large software packages because they preserve the complete contents and structure of installation media.