Farstone VIRTUALDRIVE PERSONAL EDITION 10 User Manual

VirtualDrive

Version 10

Personal Edition

For Windows

2000/XP-SP2/Server

2003

User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 11

1.1 What is VirtualDrive? 11

1.2 Features and Benefits 11

Chapter 2 Installation 16

2.1 System Requirements 16

2.2 Installing VirtualDrive 16

2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDriv e 17

Chapter 3 Starting VirtualDrive 20

3.1 Starting VirtualDrive 20

3.2 The VirtualDrive Start Menu 22

Chapter 4 Backing up Data to Discs 27

4.1 Creating Data CD/DVD 27

4.1.1 Creating a New Project 27

4.1.2 Burning a Project to Disc 30

4.2 Backing up Images to Disc 30

4.3 Burning Settings 31

4.3.1 Disabling Auto-run of Disc Drive 31

4.3.2 How to Choose Burning Settings 31

Chapter 5 Multimedia Creation 35

5.1 Creating an Audio CD 35

5.2 Creating an MP3 CD 35

Chapter 6 Working with VirtualDrive 38

6.1 How to make an Image 38

6.1.1 Creating VCDs from the CD Drive 38

6.1.2 Making an Image from a Project 49

6.2 VCD Manager 51

6.2.1 Launching the VCD Manager 52

6.2.2 Adding VCD Files to Run on Your Virtual Drives 53

6.2.3 Using Cabinets to Organize VCDs 55

6.2.4 Inserting a VCD 56

6.2.5 Ejecting a VCD 57

6.2.6 VCD Properties 58

6.2.7 Creating a VCD Shortcut 61

6.2.8 Setting a Password for a VCD 61

6.2.9 Extracting Files from VCD 62

6.2.10 Extracting Audio Tracks 62

6.2.11 Searching VCDs 65

6.2.12 Deleting VCD Icons or VCD Files 66

6.2.13 Adding Additional Virtual Drives 67

6.2.14 Changing a Drive Letter 68

6.2.15 Setting Auto-Run for a Drive 68

6.2.16 Backing up the VCD List 68

6.2.17 Changing the VCD Manager View 69

6.2.19 Running VCDs Using Command Line Syntax 71

6.3 Rapid Cache 80

6.3.1 Rapid Cache® Features 80

6.3.2 The Rapid Cache® Settings 81

6.4 Converting between ISO 9660 Image Files and VCD Files 75

Chapter 7 VirtualDrive Utilities 77

7.1 Erase Disc 77

7.2 View the Device Info 78

7.3 Live Update 84

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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 can create an unlimited number of virtual CDs (VCDs)

and up to 23 virtual drives. You no longer need to insert the actual CD and wait for the disc to load - 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 audi o 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- T exts, 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 to a 200x CD drive). And with its advanced caching technology, VirtualDrive

plays the VCDs at hard drive speed (equivalent

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. Dou ble-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 acc ess 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 which utilizes the latest incremental caching techno logy. RapidCache

can increase VCD and CD performance.

CD caching system,

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

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 from a network or hard drive, double-click

setup.exe to launch the Installer program. Step 3: Select the language you prefer for the installation.

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 in stall VirtualDrive

Step 9: Y ou can launch VirtualDrive

.) Click Next to start the installation process.

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

tray, right-click on the icon and select Exit.

icon is displayed in the system

Step 3: To uninstall the VirtualDrive® program, select Start in the Windows taskbar 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 installed programs, and then select Remove to continue. Either method will launch the VirtualDrive

from the list of

Uninstall Wizard.

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 methods:

using either of these two

z Double-click the shortcut icon

on the

desktop;

z Select Start Æ All Programs Æ VirtualDrive Æ

VCD Manager.

Fig. VirtualDrive

Manager Interface

The main functions of VirtualDrive® include:

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 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

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 functions 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 recorder and the disc inserted in the recorder.

RapidCache® Set caching configurations and

view disc and CD/DVD device properties.

Live Update Click LiveUpdate to check for any

new VirtualDrive updates.

About: Click the Company name on the right bottom of

the Manager interface to view information about VirtualDrive

3.2 The VirtualDrive

and FarStone.

Start Menu

After launching VirtualDrive®, a VirtualDrive® icon will be displayed in the

Windows system tray near the clock.

Note: The VirtualDrive have disabled the VD Task function. To disable VirtualDrive

Task, select View Æ Options Æ Miscellaneous Settings and clear the “Run VD Task while launching VCD Manger” box from the VirtualDrive

icon will not be displayed if you

Manager.

Double-click the icon to launch the VirtualDrive

Manager. Right-click

the system tr ay icon to open the VirtualDrive

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

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. Y o u 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 activate VirtualDrive 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

Exit: Click to exit the VirtualDrive

when it is not

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 typ es 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.

Starting a New Project

To start a new Data CD/DVD project, choose any of the

following options from the CD/DVD Burning Manager:

y Select File Æ New Æ Data CD/Data DVD. y Click the small triangle on the New button

select Data CD/Data DVD.

y Right-click on any part of the Project Pane, then choose

New Æ Data CD/Data DVD.

Tips:

When you open a multi-session disc in Windows Explor can see the content of the last session only . With VirtualD CD/DVD Burning, you can view the content of all s through CD/DVD Burning manager / Tools / Device

Disc Contents.

Adding Files and Folders to the Project

You can add files and folders from your hard disk and other storage media to your project by dragging and dropping files and folders from the Source Pane or from Windows Explorer to the Current Project Pane.

You ca n preview document, photo, video , and audio files, by double-clicking the file in the Source Pane or right-click on the document and select Open. You can also preview an audio file by right-clicking the file in the Current Project Pane and selecting Play.

, then

Note: The Play option is only available for audio files in an audio CD project, in the audio session of a Mixed-Mode CD or in a CD Extra project only.

Working with Files and Folders in the project

You can rename and view properties of a file or folder in your project.

Note: 1. The project name is different from the name of the project file (file with CIF extension). The project name will be used as the CD label when burning the project to a CD/DVD.

2. Deleting a project does not remove the original project file (file with CIF extension) from your hard disk.

Setting Project Properties

Right-click the project and select Properties to set the project properties.

General You can edit the CD Label in the blank area near the top. (Note: The CD Label is the same as the project name. You can also edit the CD Label title by renaming the project.)

File System

You can set the file system of the disc to UDF, ISO9660, or ISO9660+Joliet. You can also edit the volumes, serial number, CD publisher, CD processor, copyright file, CD application, summary file, ISBN file, volume create time, volume modify time, volume end time and volume validate time.

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