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    Virtual CD/DVD drive emulator for win7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by alexkolb1, Nov 2, 2009.

  1. alexkolb1

    alexkolb1 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I always used alcohol 120 in the past for virtual drive, but I was wondering, what are good free alternatives out there? Preferably without any adware/toolbars built in...

    I don't need the burn image capability since Win7 can handle that.

    Thanks!

    p.s. i run x64 pro
     
    alexkolb1, Nov 2, 2009
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  2. TabbedOut

    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    I have used Daemon Tools lite for the past couple of years without any problems
     
    TabbedOut, Nov 2, 2009
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    KLF, Nov 2, 2009
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  4. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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  5. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I have been using the latestet "MagicDisc" under Win7.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 2, 2009
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  6. Necromas

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    Virtual Clone Drive gets my vote.
     
    Necromas, Nov 2, 2009
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  7. alexkolb1

    alexkolb1 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks, i downloaded daemon tools light, works well for me
     
    alexkolb1, Nov 2, 2009
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  8. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    Does Alcohol 120% not work under win7?
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 2, 2009
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  9. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Another vote for Virtual CloneDrive…

    I used to use Daemon Tools, but got tired with its hackerish focus and slow support for new operating systems.
     
    BinkNR, Nov 3, 2009
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  10. ilovejedd

    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    Virtual CloneDrive here, too.

    I used to use DaemonTools Lite but I got fed up with the adware. Yes, I know you can choose not to install them but the nagging during the installation got on my nerves. Why put up with it when there's a lightweight alternative that works pretty darn well?
     
    ilovejedd, Nov 3, 2009
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  11. BlackRussian

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    Works fine.. Using it myself
    Second vote for Magicdisc for freeware.
     
    BlackRussian, Nov 3, 2009
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  12. BrandonSi

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    Thanks BR! That had me worried for a second, glad to know 120% works fine.
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 3, 2009
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