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    Virtual CD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by BaldwinHillsTrojan, Feb 4, 2010.

  1. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the best FREE virtual CD software available that wont blow up my T61 on W7? Head Dameon and read some reviews but what is consensus best and what will work with a TP running W7 64 bit? Recommend only if you use it without issues. Im not interested in BSODs nor reinstalling Windows.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Feb 4, 2010
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  2. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    This is really off topic—your ThinkPad has ZERO relevance—but I prefer SlySoft’s Virtual CloneDrive.
     
    BinkNR, Feb 4, 2010
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  3. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    IMO RELEVANT due to possible conflict with TP specifcs ie ThinkVantage, R&R,etc. Is SS VCD free? Says 21 day trial then PAY for key. I need freeware. Next best.

    PS On an ex-post basis you say its not relevant but you have tested it but I have not. Unfair comment.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Feb 4, 2010
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  4. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I love Daemon Tools have current version running on both W500 and T400s with Windows 7 Ultimate no issues at all.
     
    philfna, Feb 4, 2010
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  5. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Try reading the web site next time:

    "Probably the best virtual drive software, Virtual CloneDrive allows you to enjoy the freedom of a virtual drive and is completely free."

    http://www.slysoft.com/en/virtual-clonedrive.html
     
    BinkNR, Feb 4, 2010
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There's no need to be snooty on anyone's part. Things needn't 100% ThinkPad centric to be posted in this board.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 4, 2010
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  7. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks. much appreciated for your comment. everyone has their own justification for a post and where they deem it might be most relevant. in my case i read about some tools before posting and read a lot about w7 compatability issues and BSODS. Given my perception that TPs have unique software I think the post was appropriate. At the same time I feel no need to explain to BinkNR. In fact I reject his comments and his help as its not friendly. not in the spirit of the board IMO.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Feb 5, 2010
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  8. erik

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  9. hding

    hding Notebook Consultant

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    I use daemon tools, works fine on my T400 and X60.
     
    hding, Feb 5, 2010
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  10. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    I used to use Daemon tools, but it had issues with Win7 64-Bit during the Beta/RC days. I switched to Virtual Clone Drive and have used that continually since without any issues.
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 5, 2010
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  11. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    virtual clonedrive is good but cannot mount the proprietary containers since it is free.
     
    jaredy, Feb 5, 2010
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  12. returnzer0

    returnzer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    returnzer0, Feb 5, 2010
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  13. spesler

    spesler Notebook Enthusiast

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    +1 for virtual clone drive. slim, easy to use, and free!
     
    spesler, Feb 7, 2010
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  14. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks everyone for all the suggestions. what about uninstallation? i have read many accounts of uninstallation basically hosing the OS install resulting in many cases a complete reinstallation of the OS. Yikes!
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Feb 8, 2010
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  15. valbaca

    valbaca Notebook Guru

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    +1 for Daemon Tools.
    All the problems from the Windows 7 Beta/RC days have been fixed.
     
    valbaca, Feb 8, 2010
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