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Even in this day of downloadable software, some programs still require a CD or DVD to stay in the disk drive whenever they're being used. Alcohol 52%, like other disc-emulation utilities, helps create or "mount" a virtual disc drive, allowing the software to be run from the hard drive instead.This helps speed up the process of reading the data on the CD, and allows a computer user to run several--in Alcohol's case, up to 31--of this type of disc-based application at the same time. In our tests, the program loaded the CD onto the hard drive quickly, and offered important features for older discs, such as rereading and the ability to skip bad sectors. The software supports most disc-image formats, including ISO, Nero, and CloneCD.
However, it is set apart by its ability to emulate copy-protection methods such as StarForce, SecuROM, and LaserLock, saving copy settings for audio, game, data, and other types of discs. That makes it possible to create virtual versions of copy-protected discs, which can otherwise be difficult to use in this way. Powerful and straightforward, Alcohol 52% is an excellent choice for computer users seeking emulation software.
Publisher's Description
From Alcohol Soft:
Emulation software, supports 25 plus languages. Can handle up to 31 virtual CD and DVD-ROM drives, all at once. The reading speed of a virtual CD-ROM is 200X. This means you can play a CD from the virtual CD-ROM with 200X reading speed. Supports normal CD and DVD and CD RAW sub-channel reading methods: RAW reading method enables to emulate all CDs. Version 1.9.8.7612 supports Windows 7 and updates SPTD to 1.58.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.1.2033 fixes Xtra Wizard Window Opening Problem and download again if you have Russian Language missing.
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"free is not a 15 day trial"
Version: Alcohol 52% FE 2.0.1.2033
Pros
none, wish I did not have to use it.
Cons
hard to force it to mount a proprietary .mdf
Summary
only a moron would use this to change a .iso file to a .mdf file and force us to use this to work with it. This is why we need common formats, not proprietary BS.
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"just what I needed"
Version: Alcohol 52% FE 2.0.1.2033
Pros
It does exactly what it's supposed to do, without any problems. I just wanted a program that I didn't have to find my disk every time I wanted to play a game. This is perfect. I also had to download YASU to cloak the virtual drive.
Cons
None that I know of.
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"Excellent free program (not the trial version)"
Version: Alcohol 52% FE 2.0.1.2033
Pros
Excellent program for free. Works for everything I have.
Cons
Nothing except the REAL free edition is limited to 6 drives
Summary
This is the best drive emulation program available, however the version available here on Cnet IS NOT the free edition... it's a TRIAL version. For the REAL free edition, download it here: http://www.free-downloads.net/programs/Alcohol_52__Free_Edition
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"Why are you charging now?"
Version: Alcohol 52% FE 2.0.1.2033
Pros
Previous version was free.
Cons
Previous version was completely free, this is a Trial. Just find version 1.9.x.x and it is free. I reformatted my HD and reinstalled this, and WHAM, they got me. I lost my free version. Use DAEMON tools lite edition for now.
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