Farstone VIRTUALDRIVE BURNING SUITE User Manual

VirtualDrive™ Utility

& Burning Suite 9

WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003

User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 12

1.1 What is VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite™? 12

1.2 Features and Benefits 12

Chapter 2 Installation 16

2.1 System Requirements 16

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite

2.4 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite 20

Chapter 3 Getting Started with VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite 23

3.1 Starting VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite 23

3.2 VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Start Menu 25

Chapter 4 CD/DVD Burning 29

4.1 Starting CD/DVD Burning Manager 29

4.2 Deciding Which Type of Disc to Use 29

4.3 Creating a Project 31

4.3-1 Starting a Project 31

4.3-2 Adding Files and Folders to the Project 37

4.3-3 Searching and Adding a Specific File to the Project 38

4.3-4 Working with Files and Folders in the project 39

4.3-5 Saving and Opening a Project 43

4.3-6 Renaming and Deleting a Project 44

4.3-7 Setting Project Properties 45

4.4 Burning a Project to Disc 49

4.5 Cloning Discs 50

4.6 Burning Settings 55

4.6-1 Disabling Auto-run of Disc Drive 56

4.6-2 How to Choose Burning Settings 57

4.7 CD/DVD Burning Miscellaneous Settings 60

Chapter 5 Working with Images 68

5.1 How to Make an Image 68

5.1-1 Making an Image from a Project 68

5.1-2 Making an Image from an Existing Disc 70

5.2 Burning an Image 81

5.2-1 Backing Up Image 82

5.2-2 Restore Burning an Image 84

Chapter 6 VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Tools 87

6.1 Erasing Disc 87

6.1 Viewing the Device Info 89

Chapter 7 VirtualDrive Manager 93

7.1 Starting VirtualDrive Manager 93

7.2 Making Images 95

7.2-1 Customizing an Image 95

7.2-2 Making an Image from a Disc 95

7.3 Using Cabinets to Organize Images 96

7.4 Adding Images to Run on Your Virtual Drives 97

7.4-1 Adding Images from the Hard Drive 97

7.4-1 Adding Images from the Internet 98

7.5 Extracting Files from an Image 99

7.5-1 Extracting Files from an Image 99

7.5-2 Extracting Audio Tracks 100

7.6 Adding Additional Virtual Drives 102

7.6-1 Adding Additional Virtual Drives 102

7.6-1 Changing a Drive Letter 103

7.7 Searching Images 103

7.8 Rapid Cache 104

7.8-1 Rapid Cache Features 105

7.8-2 Rapid Cache Settings 105

7.9 Converting between ISO 9660 Images and Virtual CDs 108

7.10 VirtualDrive Manager Settings 108

Chapter 8 Virtual Hard Drive 111

8.1 Starting Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) 111

8.2 Creating a RAM Disk 116

8.3 Moving Files and Folders to RAM Disk 116

8.4 Saving the RAM Disk Image 117

8.5 Mounting an Image as a RAM Disk 118

8.6 Removing RAM Disk from the System 120

8.7 Virtual Hard Drive Settings 120

Chapter 9 Live Update 124 Chapter 10 Appendix 128

10.1 Definitions 128

10.2 Technical Support and Product Update 134

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 What is VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite™?

VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite is the most comprehensive CD/DVD software suite ever created! In addition to the CD and DVD burning features

you will find in many media suites, VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite gives you two unique bonus features: Hard Drive Emulation and VirtualDrive, the

No.1 CD/DVD Emulator worldwide.

CD/DVD Burning: Allows users 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.

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.

Virtual Hard Drive: Emulate a RAM Disk Drive to store files in non-swappable physical memory. The RAM Disk Drive works almost the same as the Hard Disk Drive in your system and the data will be automatically saved if any changes are made to the RAM Disk.

1.2 Features and Benefits

x Customize your own Discs

With VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite¥ , you can customize your own discs/Images with selected files from a CD or from the hard drive. Images

(VCDs) compiled can be configured to automatically run when inserted into a virtual drive.

x Clone CD/DVD

Make an exact copy of an existing CD/DVD to another recordable CD/DVD disc.

x 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.

x Copy protection support

VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite¥ is compatible with SafeDisc1,

SafeDisc2, SecuROM, LaserLock and more.

x Fully integrated with Windows

The XP-style user interface is completely integrated with Windows Explorer and the Windows Device Manager. Easily insert/eject and browse an Image (VCD) in the Start Menu. Enable/disable CD auto-run, change CD drive letters or set your own hot-keys to run CDs.

x Create shortcuts for your Images

This feature allows users to create desktop shortcuts to local or network Images. Double-clicking on the shortcut will insert the Image into the

virtual drive quickly and easily.

x Add Images from the Internet

With VirtualDrive, you can add an Image (VCD) that is shared on the Internet or a LAN into the VirtualDrive.

x VCD Cabinet

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

x 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.

x Compression

VirtualDrive incorporates a high-performance compression engine for building VCD files. Compressed VCD files are automatically decompressed when accessed.

x Optimized CD performance

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

reduce CD access time by up to 75%.

x Optimized application performance

Virtual Hard Drive allows disk data to be accessed at physical memory speed and boosts the performance of your programs by reading information in just nano-seconds!

Chapter 2

Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 System Requirements

x Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003 x CD/DVD drive or recorder x 50 MB of hard disk space x Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233MHz processor or better

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite

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

Step 2: Insert the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite CD-ROM disc. The setup program should start automatically. If the auto-run function does not work, run the setup.exe file directly. Also, if you are installing from a network or a hard drive, double-click setup.exe to launch the Windows Installer program.

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

VirtualDrive¥ installation wizard will be launched. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Step 4: 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. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

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.) (Fig. 3)

Fig. 3

Step 7: The Install Wizard will suggest a folder in which to install the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite¥ 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. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Step 8: Confirm the setup configuration and then click OK to start the installation process. (Fig. 5)

Fig. 5

Step 9: You can place a shortcut on the desktop after the installation by selecting the checkbox. Select Finish and the setup program should prompt you to restart the system. Click Yes to restart the

system and launch the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite program, or click No to restart later. (Fig. 6) Note: The VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite program is unusable until the system has been restarted.

Fig. 6

2.4 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite

Step 1: Close any other programs that are running. If the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite icon is displayed in the System tray, right-click the icon and select Exit.

Step 2: To uninstall the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite program, use any of the following methods.

• Select Start in the Windows taskbar, then select either ALL

Programs  VirtualDrive Burning Suite  Uninstall VirtualDrive Burning Suite

• Select Start  Control Panel and double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon to open the Add/Remove

Programs screen. Select VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite, and then select Add/Remove.

Step 3: Either method will launch the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Uninstall Wizard. Select Remove to continue. The

program will now remove all files created by VirtualDrive.

uninstall

Note

The uninstall program will remove all files created by VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite, except the image files (VCDs, with the “VCD” or “D00…” extension), the project files (files the “CIF” extension), and some log files that keep a record of the VCD list in VirtualDrive Manager. These files are located in the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite install path and can be accessed or deleted through Windows Explorer.

Chapter 3

VirtualDrive

Utility & Burning

Suite Quick Start

Chapter 3 Getting Started with VirtualDrive Utility &

Burning Suite

3.1 Starting VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite

After installation, you can launch the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Quick Start (Fig. 7) using any of these methods:

 Double-click the short icon

on the desktop;

 Select Start  All Programs  VirtualDrive Burning

Suite.

Fig. 7

The main functions of VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite include:

CD/DVD Burning: Allows users 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. From this page, you can:

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 and Multi-Session CD.

Make Audio CD

Clone CD/DVD

Back up Image

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:

Burn audio tracks (.cda) from an existing CD, or MP3, WAV audio files from the hard disk to a recordable CD/DVD that can be played on home stereo equipment. Make an exact copy of an existing CD/DVD to another recordable CD/DVD disc.

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

VirtualDrive Manager

Make Image

Virtual Hard Drive: Emulate a RAM Disk Drive to store files in

non-swappable physical memory. The RAM Disk Drive works almost the same as the Hard Disk Drive in your system and the data will be

automatically saved if any changes are made to the RAM Disk. You can launch Virtual Hard Drive Manager f rom this page.

Tools: Provide 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

Device info

Launch VirtualDrive Manager and enjoy the more powerful functions of

VirtualDrive. Create an image file for a CD/DVD disc

and store it on the hard disk.

Erase all data from a re-writable CD/DVD disc (CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM). Display detailed information of the CD/DVD device, including the CD/DVD

recorder and the disc inserted in the recorder.

About: Shows information about VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite and FarStone. Click the Company name to visit the FarStone web site.

Live Update: Click the LiveUpdate icon on the top-right corner to check for any new version of VirtualDrive

Utility & Burning Suite.

3.2 VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Start Menu

After installation, the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite icon will be displayed in the Taskbar Notification area. (Fig. 8)

(Fig. 8)

Double-click the icon to launch the VirtualDrive Manager.

Right-click the icon to open the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Start Menu. (Fig. 9) The Start Menu provides a quick entry to the

most commonly used functions of VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite.

(Fig. 9)

With VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Start Menu, you can perform the following functions quickly:

Quick Start: Launch the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Quick Start.

CD/DVD Burning: Click to launch CD/DVD Burning Manager. VirtualDrive Manager: Click to launch VirtualDrive Manager. Virtual Hard Drive: Click to launch Virtual Hard Drive Manager. Insert: Click to select a virtual drive, 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 an Image from the hard disk by clicking the Open option on top of the VCD list.) Eject: Click to select a virtual drive, then eject the disc inserted in it. Browse: Click to select a virtual drive, then view the content of the VCD inserted in this drive through Windows Explorer. Erase Disc: Click to erase the re-writable disc inserted in the CD/DVD recorder.



Note

If the auto-run function of your recorder is enabled, an Auto-run dialog will display to warn you. Choosing to

disable the auto-run function will log you off Windows. Please save your document before clicking the OK

button.

 Enter New Serial Number: Click to enter a new serial number

to activate VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite 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 available. You can purchase another serial number and enter it to activate VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite.

 Exit: Click to exit the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Start

Menu.



Note

If the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Quick Start is opened, exiting the Start Menu will NOT close the program. To close the program, you must close both the Start Menu and the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite

Quick Start.

Chapter 4

CD/DVD Burning

Chapter 4 CD/DVD Burning

4.1 Starting CD/DVD Burning Manager

You can start CD/DVD Burning Manager (Fig. 10) using any of these methods:  From the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Quick Start, select

CD/DVD Burning page, then either Make Data CD/DVD or Make Audio CD.

 Select CD/DVD Burning from the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning

Suite Start Menu.

Fig. 10



Note

The Address bar provides a n easy way to choose a specific file or folder, by simply typing the path to that file or folder in the bar.

4.2 Deciding Which Type of Disc to Use

The type of disc you can use is determined by the type of recorder

connected to your computer. Refer to your recorder documentation to make sure you are using the right disc for your particular drive. You can get your drive information by using Tools  Device Info from the VirtualDrive Utility & Burning Suite Quick Start.

This table lists the type of discs supported by CD/DVD Burning.

Media Type Original Capacity Compatible Drives

CD-R 185MB,

210MB, 650MB, or 700MB

DVD-R 4.7GB

DVD+R 4.7GB

CD-RW 185MB,

210MB,

650MB, or

700MB

 Recordable once only  Readable by nearly

any drive

 Recordable by nearly

any recorder

 Recordable once only  Readable DVD-ROM,

DVD-R, or DVD-RW drives

 Recordable by DVD-R

or DVD-RW recorders

 Recordable once only  Readable DVD-ROM,

DVD+R, or DVD+RW drives

 Recordable by DVD+R

or DVD+RW recorders

 Re-recordable  Readable by nearly

any drive

 Recordable by CD-RW,

DVD-RW or DVD+RW recorders

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