MakeUseOf - Virtual Drive

What Is an XVD Drive and Why Has It Appeared on Your PC?

Seth M. Thomas — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Many users have recently noted that their device managers are showing an unknown device called that they didn't install called XVD Drive. XVD Drives have been making a sudden and unexpected appearance on many computers, leading many users to ask if this is some sort of new malware.

What Is a Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) File?

Yadullah Abidi — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:01:16 GMT

There are more data compression file types than you can count these days. However, none of them is a one size fits all file type that can cover everything and still be shared as a single file to be unpacked and used as is on another computer.

Create a Virtual Machine Clone of Your Existing Windows Hard Drive

M. Fahad Khawaja — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:15:12 GMT

Virtualization allows one operating system (OS) to run on another OS. But did you know that a Virtual Machine (VM) clone of your hard drive can put your entire computer inside of another computer? With VMs, the possibilities are endless. For most people, though, virtualization enables playing older games using emulation, the ability to sandbox, running multiple operating systems, and much more.

The 4 Best Free Alternatives to DAEMON Tools for Mounting Image Files

James Hirtz — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:00:07 GMT

Sometimes you come across a file type you've never seen before. It's a disk image file, but you don't know what it means to mount that file and create a virtual drive. Depending on your operating system version and file type, you might need a third party program like DAEMON Tools.

How to Extract ISO Files With Linux

Bertel King — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:00:46 GMT

You've probably downloaded an image file before, and there's a good chance it used the popular ISO file extension. These (usually quite large) files are essentially digital versions of optical media discs. All files contained on that disc are inside the ISO archive.

How to Create Windows-Compatible ISO Disc Images on a Mac

Bryan Wolfe — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 06:01:20 GMT

Here’s the dilemma. You’re a Mac user who has to create a clone of a disc to be shared with friends. However, the disk must be compatible with Windows.

How to Create & Mount Disc Images on a Virtual Drive

Joel Lee — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 19:19:17 GMT

Remember when digital media used to come on CDs? These days, everything is obtained through downloads instead. And if you ask me, that's the better way to go because optical drives are pretty much obsolete now.

How to Play DVDs & Blu-Rays on Windows 10, Even Without a DVD Drive

Christian Cawley — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT

With the removal of Windows Media Center from Windows 8, and the pulling of support for the software in Windows 10, it has suddenly become more difficult to play DVD and Blu-ray discs on your computer.

Mount and Use .IMG Files With These Free Tools

Guy McDowell — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:00:00 GMT

Don't let the terminology mislead or turn you off! .IMG files are useful for everyone who uses software or game CDs / DVDs on a regular basis. Let's take a look at what an .IMG file is, what you can do with .IMG files, and some tools to help you make the most of them.

Mount Your Remote Web Accounts As Convenient SFTP Connections With Swish [Windows]

Ryan Dube — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:56 GMT

So, how do you store your files? Do you use DropBox or some other popular cloud storage app? How do you transfer files to and from your website? Why do I keep asking annoying questions like a late-night infomercial voice-over?

Mount Your Image Files On a Virtual Drive With WinCDEmu [Windows]

Tina Sieber — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:31:39 GMT

Your CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs are rotting and optical discs as such are slowly disappearing from the market. ISO and other image file formats, however, are here to stay and are a good way to back up existing optical discs.

Extend The Life Of Your Optical Discs With ISO Backups & Virtual Clone Drive [Windows]

Tina Sieber — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:31:38 GMT

There is absolutely no reason why you would still want to routinely run games, movies, or music from optical discs. Inserting, ejecting, and switching discs is a nuisance and subjects both the drive and the discs to wear and tear. Moreover, optical drives are annoyingly loud and probably use a fair bit of energy. Finally, you might not have an optical drive to begin with. So what should you do instead?

No DVD Drive? No Problem! Create And Mount ISO Files For Free With These Tools

Joel Lee — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:30:54 GMT

My computer doesn’t have any optical drives anymore. That means CD drives, DVD drives, Floppy drives--they’ve all been cut out and done away with forever. If a particular piece of peripheral gear doesn’t have a USB interface, then it won’t be dealing with my PC. But luckily, even if you don’t have a CD or DVD drive, you can still find use in a disc by using the ISO format.

What Is A RAM Disk, And How You Can Set One Up

Matt Smith — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:30:15 GMT

Solid state hard drives aren’t the first non-mechanical storage to appear in consumer PCs. RAM has been used for decades, but primarily as a short-term storage solution. The fast access times of RAM makes it perfect for storing data related to programs that are currently running on a system.

WinISO: A Complete ISO Workbench [Giveaway]

Craig Snyder — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:30:13 GMT

Fans of disc management software like Daemon Tools and UltraISO will be able to appreciate WinISO, a tool that combines the features of being able to create, extract, and edit ISO files while also giving you the ability to virtually mount and burn image files to a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray. We'll be giving away 25 copies of WinISO Standard 6 (retails for $29.95) this week, at a total value of nearly $750! Interested? Read through this article to get familiarzed with the features of this software and check out the bottom of this article for participation instructions.

Mount Any Archive File In Two Clicks [Ubuntu]

Justin Pot — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:31:17 GMT

Archives are, of course, the best way to share multiple files on the web. What could be an unwieldy series of folders and data becomes a single download or email attachment.

3 Simple Free Virtual Drive Tools to Mount Disks & ISO Images

Saikat Basu — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:01:36 GMT

ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. You wouldn't know it but it's one of the most powerful non-governmental organizations in the world. These are the guys who set the universal benchmarks known as ISO standards.

How To Rip & Mount Multiple ISO Images Easily (Windows)

Karl Gechlik — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:01:23 GMT

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Mount Zip Files and CD/DVD Images with Pismo File Mount

Varun Kashyap — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:01:25 GMT

Pismo File Mount allows you to mount ZIP files and CD images as folders. The files can be mounted 'read-only' or as 'read write' files. You can thus access the content without having to burn CD's or extract a zip folder. This can also be useful if you want to preserve your CD/DVD media but still be able to access their content. Pismo File mount offers a lot many features besides these. Let's have a look: