Iso mounter with shell/explorer integration?

[swbsam]

My dad has a few expensive CD/DVDs (software) that he's pretty paranoid of scratching/losing. I gave him a small externalex hard drive and will eventually teach him how to use a simple iso creator, or will do it myself (we're only talking a few dozen cds) so that he can have a running archive of software.

Since he's not very savvy, I think Daemon tools/alcohol might be a little too much work for him - are their any iso mounters that have shell integration (right click on iso file - Mount Iso).

I seem to have a fuzzy memory of an app that works but can't seem to find it. MagicDisc and Daemon tools have task bar integration but not shell/explorer integration.

Thanks!

 

[armstrda]

I used to use CloneDrive from Elby Software, but I see that it says it only works through XP. So if you're still running XP - this is a good easy SW. Just right click and mount to drive.

 

[mc866]

I believe magicISO adds a right click option when you install it. Otherwise couldn't you manually add it to the registry for Daemon Tools or Alcohol.

 

[abaez]

Virtual Clone Drive by the same guys who make AnyDVD. Works like a charm.

 

[lopri]

Does Virtual Clone Drive support other image formats than .iso as well? Such as .nrg (Nero) or .mdf (alcohol).

Edit: yes, it does. I just tried it myself. I'm trying to go as open-source (i.e. cheap) as possible with my new build, and it looks like ImgBurn + Virtual CloneDrive will take care of most disc-related duties, short of Blu-Ray ripping.

 

[doan]

Originally posted by: swbsam
My dad has a few expensive CD/DVDs (software) that he's pretty paranoid of scratching/losing. I gave him a small externalex hard drive and will eventually teach him how to use a simple iso creator, or will do it myself (we're only talking a few dozen cds) so that he can have a running archive of software.

Since he's not very savvy, I think Daemon tools/alcohol might be a little too much work for him - are their any iso mounters that have shell integration (right click on iso file - Mount Iso).

I seem to have a fuzzy memory of an app that works but can't seem to find it. MagicDisc and Daemon tools have task bar integration but not shell/explorer integration.

Thanks!

Daemon Tools has shell integration. But .ISO is not selected by default. Go to preferences to add it.

 

[soccerballtux]

I always get command line error when I try to do that with Daemon.

 

[swbsam]

Thanks guys - elby's virtual clone drive works great! So much easier to use than the other options, and freeware!

 

[skriefal]

WinCDemu should also do what you're asking.