Fg-optional-useless-videos.bin [better] Page

File Name Analysis

  • The name itself suggests it’s safe to delete.
  • Check if any program is currently using it (e.g., with lsof on Linux or Process Explorer on Windows).
  • Move it to a temporary folder and monitor for errors in associated software for a few days before permanent deletion.

Or, How a Corrupted Folder Taught Me About Digital Hoarding

Date:

April 20, 2026

Extraction:

If checked, the installer decompresses the data and places the video files into the game's directory. fg-optional-useless-videos.bin

P.S. If anyone from the “fg” project is reading this and knows what that file was originally for… please email me. The static is starting to sound like words. File Name Analysis

Reading time:

4 minutes

What to Do With It

How to skip:

When you open the FitGirl installer, you will see a list of components. Look for the checkbox next to "Useless Videos" (or similar wording) and uncheck it . The installer will proceed without asking for the missing .bin file. The name itself suggests it’s safe to delete