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Grimmda
04-09-2006, 02:26 PM
So I have an image file I tried burning to a DVD and was going to use but the burn failed (don't know don't care).

So I figured I'd go get some app that can mount .ISO files as a virual drive. I've never had the need until now but I know they are out there. I've occasionally used Nero's Image Drive to do that sort of thing with their .nrg images but didn't want to convert this one.

I did a google search on Mount ISO image and found this page:

http://weblogs.asp.net/pleloup/archive/2004/01/15/58918.aspx

Sure enough Microsoft has one and I had my .iso mounted in under 30 seconds without a reboot or anything... works great!

Check it out for yourself. I'll report back as I use it but by default it mounted it as the W: drive which is fine by me. (although I'm sure I could have changed it if I really wanted)
(Microsoft Direct Link to the page)
http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/b/6/7b6abd84-7841-4978-96f5-bd58df02efa2/winxpvirtualcdcontrolpanel_21.exe
thedude42
04-09-2006, 03:02 PM
yeah, i tried to see if there was an article or anything to go along with the virtual drive program, but i found nothing explaining it or how it came to be. looking through those MSDN forum postings, it seems like more folks reccomend daemon tools, one person even could not use the ms virtual drive tool to install his SDK, but daemon tools worked fine.
SJConsultant
04-09-2006, 05:00 PM
It is definitely a must have for anyone who has many ISOs. It was originally part of the MS Powertoys, but for unknown reasons, it is not found doing any searches on MS website.

For me, I use it exclusively on all my systems and client systems. It is very lightweight, hasn't caused any issues on any system, and does what I need it to do with minimal fuss.
Grimmda
04-09-2006, 09:20 PM
Yeah worked great for me thus far. Can't wait to put it through the ringer at work.
djnes
04-10-2006, 03:16 PM
Has anyone tested this under Server 2003?
MorfiusX
04-10-2006, 04:14 PM
Nero will mount .iso images. I use Alcohol 52% for my drive virtualization needs.
XOR != OR
04-10-2006, 04:57 PM
daemon tools do the job as well.
SJConsultant
04-10-2006, 04:58 PM
Has anyone tested this under Server 2003?

Works fine for Server 2003 and SBS 2003. ;)
ThreeDee
04-10-2006, 05:39 PM
I sure hope MS releases a Linux version soon ...

:p


http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/533.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=533&tm=33)
HHunt
04-10-2006, 05:59 PM
I sure hope MS releases a Linux version soon ...

:p


Of all the things they could port, etc. :p
(Personally, I'm fascinated by Rotor. For some reason their SharedSource .net compiler and runtime works on windows, MacOS X and ... FreeBSD.)
nessus
04-10-2006, 08:06 PM
Works fine for Server 2003 and SBS 2003. ;)

A BARTPE CD with this util, and all my server drivers and a 40 gig HD allows me to install whatever OS I want. I've been using it for about 2 years.
Banko
04-10-2006, 08:25 PM
I sure hope MS releases a Linux version soon ...

:p


http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/533.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=533&tm=33)
You do know you can just mount .iso's with the mount command right?
ThreeDee
04-10-2006, 08:50 PM
You do know you can just mount .iso's with the mount command right?
lol ..naww ..really?!

yes I do know that ..but you can never have too many ways to mount an iso in linux!

:p

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/533.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=533&tm=33)
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