Farstone VIRTUALDRIVE 10 User Manual

VirtualDrive

Version 10

P ersonal Edition

For Windows 2000/XP-SP2/Server 2003

User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 7

1.1 What is VirtualDrive®? 7

1.2 Features and Benefits 7

Chapter 2 Installation 10

2.1 System Requirements 10

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive® 10

2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive® 10

Chapter 3 Starting VirtualDrive® 13

3.1 Starting VirtualDrive® 13

3.2 The VirtualDrive® Start Menu 14

Chapter 4 Backing up Data to Discs 16

4.1 Creating Data CD/DVD 16

4.1.1 Creating a New Project 16

4.1.2 Burning a Project to Disc 18

4.2 Backing up Images to Disc 18

4.3 Burning Settings 18

4.3.1 Disabling Auto-run of Disc Drive 18

4.3.2 How to Choose Burning Settings 18

Chapter 5 Multimedia Creation 21

5.1 Creating an Audio CD 21

5.2 Creating an MP3 CD 21

Chapter 6 Working with VirtualDrive® 23

6.1 How to make an Image 23

6.1.1 Creating an Image from the CD Drive 23

6.1.2 Making an Image from a Project 28

6.2 VCD Manager 29

6.2.1 Launching the VCD Manager 29

6.2.2 Adding VCD Files to Run on Your Virtual Drives 30

6.2.3 Using Cabinets to Organize VCDs 30

6.2.4 Inserting a VCD 31

6.2.5 Ejecting a VCD 32

6.2.6 VCD Properties 32

6.2.7 Creating a VCD Shortcut 33

6.2.8 Setting a Password for a VCD 34

6.2.9 Extracting Files from VCD 34

6.2.10 Extracting Audio Tracks 34

6.2.11 Searching VCDs 35

6.2.12 Deleting VCD Icons or VCD Files 36

6.2.13 Adding Additional Virtual Drives 36

6.2.14 Changing a Drive Letter 37

6.2.15 Setting Auto-Run for a Drive 37

6.2.16 Backing up the VCD List 37

6.2.17 Changing the VCD Manager View 37

6.2.18 VCD Manager Settings 37

6.2.19 Running VCDs Using Command Line Syntax 38

6.3 Converting between ISO 9660 Image Files and VCD Files 40

Chapter 7 VirtualDrive® Utilities 42

7.1 Erase Disc 42

7.2 View the Device Info 42

7.3 RapidCache® 43

7.3.1 RapidCache® Features 44

7.3.2 The RapidCache® Settings 44

7.4 Live Update 45

Chapter 8 Appendix 48

8.1 FAQ 48

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 What is VirtualDrive

VirtualDrive

is a revolutionary software program that emulates the computer’s physical CD/DVD-ROM

drive. You ca n create an unlimited numb er of virtual CDs (VCDs) and up to 23 virtual dri ves. Y o u no longer need

to insert the actual CD and wait for the disc to lo ad - you simply double-click the VCD icon. Another great advantage is that you no longer need to swap discs while playing games that have multiple CDs. Just pre-load all the VCDs you need and enjoy.

In addition, the new integrated CD/DVD burning program allows you to back up, share or archive various files from the hard disk to a CD/DVD, or burn MP3 files to a recordable CD that can be played on home stereo equipment.

1.2 Features and Benefits

• Improved copy protection support

VirtualDrive

is compatible with StarForce V 1/2/3, SecuROM *New V5, DVD SecuROM *New, SafeDisc

V1/2/3/4 SecuROM, LaserLock and more

• Add VCDs from the Internet

With VirtualDrive

, you can add a VCD (*.VCD) that is shared on the Internet or a LAN into the virtual

drive.

• VCD Cabinet

Instead of adding VCDs all in one place, the new added cabinet function allows you to sort your VCDs and put them into different “cabinets” in VCD Manager.

• Export Audio Tracks

Extract audio tracks from an existing audio CD, either a real CD or a virtual CD , and store them as an audio file (*.WAV) or a MP3 file on the hard disk.

• Supports most CD/DVD formats

VirtualDrive

supports the following CD/DVD formats: CD-ROMs, CD-Extras, CD-Texts, Audio CDs, Mixed

Mode CDs, Photo CDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, Multi-session CDs and unprotected DVD Videos.

• Customize your own virtual CDs

With VirtualDrive

, you can customize your own VCDs with selected files from a CD or from the hard drive.

VCDs you compiled yourself can be configured to automatically run when inserted in a virtual drive.

• #1 in CD-ROM Game Support

VirtualDrive

supports the newest and most popular games available today.

• Run Multiple CDs Simultaneously

VirtualDrive

allows you to run multiple CDs at the same time. For example, you can browse the Great Britain Encyclopedia in a virtual drive while checking new words from a dictionary in another and enjoying music from a CD in a physical CD-ROM drive.

• Optimized CD performance

VirtualDrive

plays the VCDs at hard drive speed (equivalent to a 200x CD driv e). And with its advanced caching technology, VirtualDrive

can reduce CD access time by up to 75%.

• Fully integrated with Windows

The VirtualDrive

XP-style user interface is completely integrated with Windows Explorer and the Windows Device Manager. Enable/disable CD auto-run, change CD drive letters or set your own hot-keys to run CDs.

• ISO 9660 support

VirtualDrive

enables you to convert VCDs to and from ISO 9660 format.

• Create shortcuts for your VCDs

This feature allows users to create desktop shortcuts to local or network VCDs. Double-clicking on the shortcut will insert the VCDs into the virtual drive quickly and easily.

• MP3

If Windows Media Player MP3 subassembly or other MP3 coding/decoding programs are installed on your system, VirtualDrive

allows you to compress audio CDs into MP3 files.

• Easy Management

VirtualDrive

converts the entire contents of the CD into a single VCD file on the hard drive. Disk and file

management are greatly simplified.

• Compression

VirtualDrive

incorporates a high-performance compression engine for building VCD files. Compressed

VCD files are automatically decompressed when accessed.

• Command Line Support

You can ac cess VirtualDrive

from the command line. With this feature you can mount VCDs and auto-run

applications or create shortcuts to your VCDs.

• Ideal for Notebook Computers

VirtualDrive

eliminates the need to carry CD/DVDs when you travel.

• Network Capability

Some CD applications only run from a CD drive and will not run on a mapped network drive. With VirtualDrive, VCDs can be shared across the network without needing to map network drives.

• RapidCache

VirtualDrive comes with RapidCache technology. RapidCache

can increase VCD and CD performance.

CD caching system, which utilizes the latest incremental caching

Chapter 2

Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 System Requirements

• Windows 2000/XP-SP2/Server 2003

• CD/DVD drive

• 100 MB of hard disk space

• 128 MB RAM or better

Note: A virtual CD drive does not take any appreciable amount of hard drive space. However , 19 KB of RAM is reserved for each

virtual drive when a VCD is inserted.

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive

Step 1: Close any applications that are running before starting the installation.

Step 2: Insert the VirtualDrive® CD-ROM disc. The setup program should start automatically. If the

auto-run function does not work, run the setup.exe file directly. Similarly, if you are installing fr om a network or hard drive, double-click setup.exe to launch the Installer program.

Step 3: Select the language you prefer for the installation. Step 4: After the Windows installation program has configured your system, the installation wizard will be

launched.

Step 5: Carefully read the software license agreement. If you accept the terms of the agreement, select I Accept the License Agreement, and then click Next to continue.

Step 6: Enter your Serial Number . (If you have purchased the CD-ROM, the serial number can be found on

the back of the CD jewel case.) Step 7: The Install Wizard will suggest a folder in which to install the program files. If you would like to

store the program files in another location, select Change to open the file browser and select a new folder. Step 8: Set the number of virtual drives in your system. (Note: You must select at least one virtual drive

to install VirtualDrive Step 9: Y ou can launch VirtualDrive

by selecting the checkboxes. Select Finish to complete the installation.

2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Step 1: Close any other programs that are running. Step 2: If the VirtualDrive

Step 3: T o uninstall the VirtualDrive® program, select Start in the Windows task bar and then select either Programs/VirtualDrive/ Uninstall VirtualDrive or Start/Settings/Control Pane and double-click

on the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove Programs screen. Select VirtualDrive from the list of installed programs, and then select Remove to continue. Either method will launch the VirtualDrive

Uninstall Wizard.

.) Click Next to start the installation process.

Manager and/or place a shortcut on the desktop after the installation

icon is displayed in the system tray, right-click on the icon and select Exit.

The uninstall program will remove all files created by VirtualDrive

, except the VCD files (files with the

“VCD” extension). These VCD files can be deleted by using Windows Explorer.

Chapter 3

Starting VirtualDrive

Chapter 3 Starting VirtualDrive®

3.1 Starting VirtualDrive

After installation, you can launch VirtualDrive® directly without restarting the computer. You can launch VirtualDrive

using either of these two methods:

z Double-click the shortcut icon

on the desktop;

z Select Start Æ All Programs Æ VirtualDrive Æ VCD Manager.

Fig. VirtualDrive

The main functions of VirtualDrive

include:

Manager Interface

Backup: Allows users to backup, share or archive various files from the hard disk to a CD/DVD, or

back up disc images to real disc.

Make Data CD/DVD

Back up or archive your various files from the hard disk to a recordable CD/DVD disc such as a Data DVD, Data CD, Audio CD, MP3 CD, Mixed-Mode CD, CD Extra, UDF CD or Multi-Session CD.

Back up Image Back up and burn an image file from the hard disk to a recordable CD/DVD

disc.

Multimedia: Allows you to create an audio CD or an mp3 CD from your collections.

Create an Audio CD Create an MP3

Create an audio CD from an audio track from an existing audio CD or your collection of mp3, wav or other type of audio files. Create an MP3 CD from your MP3 collection.

VirtualDrive: A revolutionary software program that emulates your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive,

which enables you to run CD/DVD programs directly from your hard drive without the use of the physical CD/DVD-ROM drive or the actual disc. From this page, you can :

Create VCD Create an image file (a VCD) for a CD/DVD disc and store it on the hard disk. VCD Manager Launch VCD Manager and enjoy the more powerful f unctions of VirtualDrive®. ISO Conversion Convert a VCD image to an ISO image, and vice versa.

Utilities: Provides tools to erase all data from a re-writable CD/DVD disc, to display detailed

information of the CD/DVD device and the disc inserted in the device. From this page, you can:

Erase Disc Erase all data from a re-writable CD/DVD disc (CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,

DVD-RAM).

Device info View detailed information about your CD/DVD device, including the CD/DVD

RapidCache

Set caching configurations and view disc and CD/DVD device properties.

Live Update Click LiveUpdate to check for any new VirtualDrive updates.

recorder and the disc inserted in the recorder.

About: Click the Company name on the right bottom of the Manager interface to view information

about VirtualDrive

3.2 The VirtualDrive

After launching VirtualDrive

and FarStone.

Start Menu

, a VirtualDrive® icon will be displayed in the Windows system tray near

the clock.

Note: The VirtualDrive VirtualDrive

Task, select View Æ Options Æ Miscellaneous Settings and clear the “Run VD Task while

launching VCD Manger” box from the VirtualDrive

Double-click the icon to launch the VirtualDrive Right-click

the system tray icon to open the VirtualDrive

The Start Menu provides quick access to the most commonly used functions of VirtualDrive

icon will not be displayed if you have disabled the VD T ask function. To disable

Manager.

Start Menu.

With the VirtualDrive

Start Menu, you can perform the following functions quickly:

VCD Manager: Start the VCD Manager interface. VCD Manager: Launch the VCD Manager. Make Image: Converts the contents of a CD into a VCD file. Supported media includes CD-ROMs,

Audio CDs, Mixed Mode CDs, Photo CDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs (Data Mode) and Unprotected DVD Videos.

Customize: Converts a selection of files into a VCD file. Insert: Click to select a virtual drive, and then select an image file (VCD) to insert. (All virtual discs

that have been added in VirtualDrive

Manager will be listed for you to select. You can also choose a

VCD from the hard disk by clicking the Open option on the top of the VCD list.)

Eject: Click to select a virtual drive, the inserted VCD will then be ejected. Browse: Click to select a virtual drive, then view the content of the VCD inserted in this drive through

Windows Explorer.

Drives: Set the number of virtual drives and their drive letters.

Enter New Serial Number: Click to enter a new serial number to activ ate VirtualDrive® when it is not

available.

Note： A serial number can only be used on one computer on a LAN. If a serial number is used to install this

program on a second computer on a LAN, the installed program will not be av ailable. You can p urchase another serial number and enter it to activate VirtualDrive

Exit: Click to exit the VirtualDrive

program.

Chapter 4

Baking up Data to CD/DVD

Chapter 4 Backing up Data to Discs

4.1 Creating Data CD/DVD

Click Make Data CD/DVD will launch the CD/DVD Burning Manager (shown below), where you can create various types of discs such as Audio CD, MP3 CD, Mixed-mode CD, CD Extra, or UDF CD.

CD/DVD Burning Manager

4.1.1 Creating a New Project

To start creating any kind of disc, you should first create a project. You can then burn a project onto a CD/DVD disc or to a VCD.

Shown below is an example of creating a Data CD/DVD.

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