How to Mount an ISO on a DVD Daemon
Mounting an ISO image, which is a replication of read-only information found on compact discs, using a program like Daemon Tools Lite is a free alternative to DVD-ROM drives and a viable option for users who backup their hard-copy software on to a non-physical, digital-only format. According to their website, Daemon Tools is a program that emulates the actions of an optical disc drive without the need for the physical device or accompanying physical medium.
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Instructions
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Go to the following website: http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon. Download Daemon Tools Lite.
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After the download completes, install Daemon Tools Lite to your preferred drive.
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Run Daemon Tools from its installed folder. The default folder on Windows XP should be C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools Lite.
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After installation, the Daemon Tools icon, a circle with a lightning bolt, will appear near your Windows clock in the notification area in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Right-click on the icon and a menu will appear.
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Hover your mouse cursor over the menu option "Virtual Devices," and a sub-menu will appear. Daemon Tools Lite will, by default, install a virtual, emulated DVD drive to your computer. This default virtual drive should appear as "Device 0".
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Hover your mouse cursor over this device and another sub-menu will appear. This time click on the option "Mount Image..." and the "Select image file" pop-up will appear.
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Locate the image file you would like to mount through this menu, and click the "Open" button to mount the image to the virtual drive.
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After opening the image file, Windows will recognize that you have activated a DVD image and will run the file as if it were reading from a physical DVD. From here, simply follow the on-screen instructions as you would if you had inserted a physical DVD in to a physical DVD drive.
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Tips & Warnings
If you prefer to mount more than four virtual drives at a time, Daemon Tools offers upgraded, pay versions of their free Daemon Tools Lite on their website.
