binary avi file?

[sarah-]

I'm trying to download a file with an .avi file extension. When I try to download it, it says "Type: binary file". Is there any way to download it as an avi file? Why is it doing this?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What application say "binary file"? Have you downloaded it completely and can you open it in VLC or Movist if that is the case?

 

[sarah-]

I'm using Firefox, so the little download pop-up window that tells me the file details says it's a binary file. I haven't tried that yet, I didn't know if VLC would open a binary file.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Can you link to that .avi file?
And if it is an .avi file and only Firefox calls it "binary file", the error might be only on Firefox' end.

 

[dejo]

Can you link to that .avi file?

Mod note: not if it violates the forum rules, they can't.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Mod note: not if it violates the forum rules, they can't.

How should I know, there are still a lot of legal .avi files around.
Anyway, after seeing it was an illegally distributed movie, I advised the OP to remove the link, but I guess, this was a one time experience anyway, meaning the OP won't return for a while o even ever.
Any way I write, anyway snugs up on me.