Disc Image for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Pile up images using a virtual CD/DVD driver.

The Disc image system is an Editor, Converter and a driver that can mount ISO CD/DVD images into a Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista based system. This gives the impression that a new CD/DVD-ROM drive has been added and a disc has been inserted. The small size of the driver and its simple operation allow an integration which is similar to actually using CD/DVD-ROM hardware, but as the drive is virtual, there is no hardware noise or lag. It is even possible to mount as many images as there are available drive letters.

The Disc image system can mount .iso/.bin/.nrg/.mdf images that contain ISO9660, Joliet, UDF or all three file systems, which on a Windows based system allows all ISO images to be mounted. When using on a laptop, it allows better use of the battery as CD/DVD drives require a large amount of power, especially when the drive is running continuously. Version 2.3.1 has added a new multi-user mounting system. Fixed a Windows Vista explorer drive update issue.

Disc Image for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: June 13, 2007

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 2.3.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

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Total Downloads: 72,098

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4/5

11 User Votes

Depends what you really want to do
Giant-killerFebruary 13, 2009
Pros
If you want to mount a iso image as a optical drive, it does that well Easily reads multiple formats
Cons
Does not play well with Vista If you do not like the program it does not clean up after itself well Can not edit currently exist images only those it creates iteself
Summary
Use only if you want to view or mount images as drives
Nice software
cdebel2005October 6, 2007
Pros
I bought the Disc Image Std version few months a go. It does the job.
Cons
It didn't installed properly the first time (i had no icons anywhere! i had to create shortcut manually). <p> <p>The tray program doesn't give a list of mounted image, and doesnt allow to Unmount. So it's not that usefull. It only show "Favorites images" to mount them easily. <p> <p>Lately i bought this game (Hospital Tycoon) and wanted to use it with Disc Image because my laptop DVD spin like hell (extremly noisy). But its not working because Sony has implemented a copy protection in their software that detect that it's not running from the DVD and it doesn't work. I'm waiting for an answer from the tech support (they are usually fast to answer) about this concern.
Summary
A laptop users dream
paulbradburyOctober 24, 2006
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This app creates and mounts ISO images with ease. There is no hassle setting up drive letters, as the system mounts each ISO image as it's own drive. I use a laptop quite alot, and with Disc Image I do not have to carry around any physical cd's, it also saves battery power as the cd/dvd rom is not needed. It can also run multiple cd's simultaneously without previously assigning drives. Only ISO images can be mounted in this version, would be nice to also mount .bin images.
Feels part of the operating system.
Jimmy1970October 24, 2006
Pros
This program sits in your system tray ready and waiting for you to use as and when you need to create, edit or mount ISO images, or you mount images with a right-click on the ISO file. <p>I love the way it mounts images by creating a drive with the image and then removing the drive when you eject the image. It saves having to setup drives specially for mounting images virtually. <p>I have converted all my CDs and DVDs so that I can mount them virtually, I also like the fact I don't have to store them in a special location, I just add a link to the tray menu and off I go. <p>I did try the free version of Daemon tools, but I am not willing to put up with spyware just to save a few bucks.
Cons
Just a suggestion, I would like to be able to use compression similar to Linux (the company did say that it is going to be added soon).
Summary
Command line mounting is fantastic.
scott.hansenOctober 17, 2006
Pros
I originally checked this app out due to problems with Daemon Tools. But I was glad I did. The command line options are just what I needed. An excellent and simple to use image creation system makes the whole thing a pleasure to use.
Cons
Just a suggestion, but I would like HFS support in the Image editor.
Summary
Nice and easy to use
pattymgSeptember 30, 2006
Pros
This version was pretty good but I felt it was missing an option to create like Nero. I checked their site and they have a new version which includes an editor.
Cons
Summary
Feels like part of the operating system.
Jimmy1970September 8, 2006
Pros
This program sits in your system tray ready and waiting for you to use as and when you need to mount ISO images, or you mount images with a right-click on the ISO file. <p>I love the way it mounts images by creating a drive with the image and then removing the drive when you eject the image. It saves having to setup drives specially for mounting images virtually. <p>I have converted all my CDs and DVDs so that I can mount them virtually, I also like the fact I don't have to store them in a special location, I just add a link to the tray menu and off I go. <p>I did try the free version of Daemon tools, but I am not willing to put up with spyware just to save a few bucks.
Cons
It could do with compression similar to Linux (the company did say that it is going to be added soon).
Summary
Demo is too restrictive
mrwahJuly 20, 2006
Pros
Didnt get a chance to test it - see below
Cons
Under limitations they say see description but then dont specify anything. Upon installing it I find the limitation is images no larger than 400MB and even then it will only allow you to mount it for 5 minutes. Waste of time.
Summary
Great product!
gabew75February 10, 2006
Pros
This is exactly what I was looking for - a free utility that can make ISO images from CD and mount them. It does the job flawlessly (so far). I have converted many different kinds of CDs to an ISO image with it, and I love how easy it is to mount the image as a Windows partition and use it just like the real CD. Highly recommended.
Cons
The application window could have a couple of enhancements, but really the product works fine so this would just be nit-picking.
Summary
Brilliant way to use ISO images, works flawlessly
James RANovember 29, 2005
Pros
It works really easily with no fuss, you would think it was part of the system. <p>I like it so much I might buy the pro version. <p> <p>Obviously monolit has a brain problem. I had no problems installing it, no anti-virus warnings or malfunctions (and download.com would not allow products with viruses to be listed anyway).
Cons
Some command-line utilities would be useful.
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