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User’s Guide

VirtualDrive 11.5

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HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “SOFTWARE”

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respect to the use of this Software are as follows:

A. Single User License: (a) Use the “Software” on a single computer system or network and only by
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Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview··············································································· 7

1.1 Product Features ...................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2: Installation ························································································ 8

2.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 8

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive ............................................................................................... 8

2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive ............................................................................................ 9

Chapter 3: Getting Started················································································· 10

3.1 Launching VirtualDrive ............................................................................................ 10

3.2 VirtualDrive Start Menu ........................................................................................... 11

3.3 VirtualDrive Main Console ........................................................................................ 12

3.4 Creating a Virtual CD .............................................................................................. 12

Building an Image from CD or DVD-ROM, Video CD/DVD, or Photo CD······························ 13
Building an Image from Audio CD ················································································ 13
Building an Image from a Mixed Mode CD····································································· 14

3.5 Creating a Virtual Drive........................................................................................... 14

3.6 Custom Backup ...................................................................................................... 15

Creating a Project······································································································ 15
Adding Files and Folders····························································································· 15
Working with Project Files and Folders·········································································· 16
Setting Project Properties ··························································································· 16
Burning a Project to Disc···························································································· 17
Using Multiple Discs for a Project················································································· 18
Burning a Project to Virtual CD (VCD)··········································································· 19

3.7 Restoring a Virtual CD to CD/DVD............................................................................. 19

3.8 Burning Settings .................................................................................................... 19

Disabling the CD/DVD Drive Autorun Feature································································· 19
Choosing Burning Settings·························································································· 19

3.9 Cloning a CD/DVD .................................................................................................. 21

3.10 The VCD Manager ................................................................................................. 21

Using Virtual Drives in the VCD Manager······································································· 22
Using Physical Drives in the VCD Manager····································································· 22
Adding VCDs to the VCD Manager················································································ 23
Hot Keys·················································································································· 23
Erasing a Disc··········································································································· 23
Viewing Device and Disc Information············································································ 23
Organizing VCDs in Cabinets······················································································· 24
Searching for VCDs···································································································· 24
Extracting Files from a VCD ························································································ 24
Inserting a VCD into a Virtual Drive·············································································· 24
Ejecting a VCD from a Virtual Drive·············································································· 25
Importing and Exporting a VCD List ············································································· 25

3.11 Enabling and Disabling Physical Drives..................................................................... 25

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3.12 Converting VCDs and ISO 9660 Images................................................................... 25

Chapter 4: Command Line Support ···································································· 26

4.1 Running VCDs with Command Line Syntax ................................................................. 26

4.2 Creating Shortcuts to Run VCDs ............................................................................... 26

Chapter 6: Live Update ······················································································ 28

6.1 Technical Support and Product Updates ..................................................................... 28

Glossary ············································································································ 29

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Chapter 1: Product Overview

VirtualDrive is a CD emulation utility that creates disc images, or “virtual CDs” from game and
application CDs and DVDs. This lets you run games and applications without loading the physical disc
in a CD/DVD-ROM drive. Your virtual CDs (VCDs) play when inserted in any on e of up to 23 “v irtual
drives” that you configure in the software and that appear as drive letters in Windows Explorer.

1.1 Product Features

 CD/DVD Support

VirtualDrive supports CD-ROM, CD Extra, CD T ext, audio CD , mixed-mode CD, photo CD , video
CD, DVD-ROM, multi-session CD, and unprotected DVD video.

 Copy Protection Support

VirtualDrive is compatible with many (but not all) titles using SafeDisc, SecuROM, LaserLock,
StarForce, and other protection types.

 Full Windows Integration

The user interface is integrated with Windows Explorer and Device Manager. You can insert,
eject, and browse your VCDs in a familiar environment.

 VCD Cabinet

Sort your virtual CDs in your VCD library and place them in customized “cabinets,” or
categories.

 Image Compression

VirtualDrive uses a high-performance compression engine when it builds VCDs. VCDs are
automatically decompressed when you access them.

 Optimized Disc Performance

Virtual CDs have access rates up to 200 times faster than physical CDs in CD-ROM drives.

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Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 System Requirements

 Windows 2000, XP (including 64-bit systems), Server 2003 (including 64-bit systems), or

Vista (32-bit and 64-bit systems)

 CD/DVD drive or recorder
 50 MB of hard drive space
 256 MB RAM or more
 Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233MHz processor or better

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive

1. Close any running applications.

2. Click on the VirtualDrive executable file.

3. If you accept the terms of the license agreement, select I Accept the License Agreement
and click Next.

4. Enter your Name, Organization (optional), and serial number. Click Next.

5. The installation wizard will recommend a default folder for VirtualDrive program files. If you
would like to store program files in another location, select Change to open the file browser
and designate a new folder.

6. Confirm the setup configuration and clic k Next.

7. Select the number of virtual drives you would like to configure on your system and click Next.
You must have at least one virtual drive for the program to install.

8. Select the appropriate checkbox to place a program shortcut on your desktop.

9. Click Finish. You must reboot your computer before launching VirtualDrive.

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2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive

Close all running programs, including VirtualDrive.

To launch the Virtu a lDrive uninstall wizard:

a. In the Windows taskbar, select Start Æ All Programs Æ VirtualDrive Æ Uninstall

VirtualDrive.
Or:

b. Select Start Æ Control Panel and double click the Add or Remove Progra ms icon to

open the Add or Remove Programs screen. From the list, select VirtualDrive Æ
Add/Remove.

The uninstall program will remove all files created by VirtualDrive, ex cept image fi les (VCDs with the
“VCD” or “D00…” extension), project files (“CIF” extension) and some log files that keep a record of
the VCD list in your VCD library. These files can be deleted in Windows Exp lorer.

Note

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Select the corresponding checkb ox to automatically delet e VCD files and lists from your VCD
Cabinets while uninstalling VirtualDrive.

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