...one of the most highly
regarded and expertly designed C++ library projects in the
world.
— Herb Sutter and Andrei
Alexandrescu, C++
Coding Standards
In FitGirl repacks, the main game data is split into multiple .bin files (e.g., fg-01.bin, fg-02.bin … up to fg-50+ .bin). The setup.exe reads these .bin files and reconstructs the original game files on your hard drive.
If you’ve ever downloaded a compressed game repack from FitGirl, you’ve likely encountered terms like “Selective Download”, “English Only”, and .bin files. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: from downloading the correct files to running setup.exe, choosing selective components, and troubleshooting common errors. No fake “setupfitgirlselectiveenglishbin” tool exists – but after reading this, you’ll master the real process.
| Problem | Quick Fix |
|---------|------------|
| Corrupt English bin | Force re-check in torrent client |
| Missing English bin | Download only that file via selective torrent download |
| Installer ignores English bin | Run setup.exe as Admin, disable UAC temporarily |
| English voices missing in game | Go to game folder → _Redist → run Language_Selector.exe (if provided) |
| Hard drive space error | Each selective bin requires temporary extraction space (~2x its size) | setupfitgirlselectiveenglishbin
Cause: You launched setup without the English bin present, but the installer expects it (because you didn’t uncheck it).
Solution:
This can take 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on CPU speed. A progress bar shows remaining time. Do not close the window, even if it appears frozen – wait. In FitGirl repacks, the main game data is
Cause: The selective English bin was not installed correctly, or you unchecked it but still expected voices.
Solution:
File Name: setup-fitgirl-selective-english.bin
File Type: Binary Archive (.bin)
Associated Software: FitGirl Repacks Cause: You launched setup without the English bin
The file setup-fitgirl-selective-english.bin is a data archive component commonly associated with "repacked" video games distributed by the group known as FitGirl. It is not an executable program and cannot be run on its own. Its primary function is to contain game assets (such as voiceovers, textures, or subtitles) specifically for the English language version of the game.