title: How do I extract ASCII data from binary file with unknown format, in Windows?
body: <p>On Windows, what is the best way to convert a binary file where the internal structure is unknown less that its contents are ASCII in nature back to plain text?</p>
  
  <p>Ideally the conversion would produce a "human"-readable version.  I think the file should contain something like the following:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Date: 10 FEB 2010
  House: 345 Dogwood Drive
  Exterior: Brick
  </code></pre>