VirtualDrive® Pro
VirtualDrive Pro 11
Version 11
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User’s Guide
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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 Pro.......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro....................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3: Getting Started in VirtualDrive Pro··················································· 10
3.1 Launching VirtualDrive Pro....................................................................................... 10
3.2 VirtualDrive Pro Start Menu...................................................................................... 11
3.3 VirtualDrive Pro Main Console................................................................................... 12
3.4 Creating a Virtual CD .............................................................................................. 13
Building an Image from CD or DVD-ROM, Video CD/DVD, or Photo CD ······························ 13
Building an Image from Audio CD ················································································ 14
Building an Image from a Mixed Mode CD····································································· 14
3.5 Creating a Virtual Drive........................................................................................... 15
3.6 Custom Backup...................................................................................................... 15
Creating a Project······································································································ 15
Adding Files and Folders to a Project············································································ 16
Working with Project Files and Folders·········································································· 17
Setting Project Properties ··························································································· 17
Burning a Project to Disc···························································································· 18
Using Multiple Discs for a Project················································································· 19
Burning a Project to Virtual CD (Image)········································································ 20
3.7 Restoring a VCD to CD/DVD..................................................................................... 20
3.8 Burning Settings .................................................................................................... 20
Disabling the CD/DVD Drive Auto-run Feature ······························································· 20
Choosing Burning Settings·························································································· 21
3.9 Cloning a CD/DVD .................................................................................................. 22
3.10 The VCD Manager................................................................................................. 23
Using Virtual Drives in the VCD Manager······································································· 24
Using Physical Drives in the VCD Manager····································································· 24
Adding VCDs to the VCD Manager················································································ 24
Organizing VCDs in Cabinets······················································································· 24
Searching for VCDs···································································································· 25
Extracting Files from a VCD ························································································ 25
Inserting a VCD into a Virtual Drive·············································································· 25
Ejecting a VCD from a Virtual Drive·············································································· 25
Importing and Exporting a VCD List ············································································· 26
3.11 Enabling and Disabling Physical Drives..................................................................... 26
3.12 Converting VCDs and ISO 9660 Images ................................................................... 26
Chapter 4: Command Line Support ···································································· 27
4.1 Running VCDs with Command Line Syntax................................................................. 27
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4.2 Creating Shortcuts to Run VCDs ............................................................................... 27
Chapter 5: Virtual Hard Drive Pro ······································································ 29
5.1 Creating a RAM Disk ............................................................................................... 29
5.2 Loading an Image as a RAM Disk.............................................................................. 30
5.3 Saving a RAM Disk.................................................................................................. 30
5.4 Removing a RAM Disk ............................................................................................. 30
5.5 Exploring a RAM Disk.............................................................................................. 30
Chapter 6: Live Update ······················································································ 31
6.1 Technical Support and Product Updates ..................................................................... 31
Glossary ············································································································ 32
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
VirtualDrive Pro is a CD emulation utility that creates disc images, or “virtual CDs” f rom game and
application CDs and DVDs. This enables you to run games and applicati ons without the ph ysi ca l disc
loaded in a CD/DVD-ROM drive. Yo ur virtual CDs (VCDs) run in any one of up to 23 “virtual drives” that
you configure in the software and that appear as drive letters in Windows Explorer. VirtualDrive Pro
also includes a full version of Virtual Hard Drive, a RAM disk d rive utility that functions like an extra
hard drive on your computer, only much faster and without wear and tear on physical parts.
1.1 Product Features
CD/DVD Support
VirtualDrive supports the following CD/DVD formats: CD-ROM, CD Extra, CD Text, audio CD,
mixed-mode CD, photo CD, video CD, DVD-ROM, multi-session CD, and unprotected DVD
video.
Copy Protection Support
VirtualDrive Pro 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, so that you can
insert, eject, and browse your VCDs in a familiar environment.
VCD Cabinet
Sort your VCDs in your VCD library and place them in different “cabinets,” or categories.
Image Compression
VirtualDrive Pro uses a high-performance compression engine when it builds VCDs.
Compressed VCDs are automatically decompressed when you access them.
Optimized Disc Performance
Play VCDs directly on your hard drive, or with access rates approximately 200 times faster tha n
a CD-ROM drive.
Optimized Application Performance
An included copy of Virtual Hard Drive Pro lets you run files and applications in physical
memory, boosting performance by bypassing the slower, mechanical hard drive.
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Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP (including 64-bit system), Server 2003 (including 64-bit system), or Vista
(32-bit system and 64-bit system)
CD/DVD drive or recorder
50 MB of hard drive space
Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233MHz processor or better
2.2 Installing VirtualDrive Pro
1. Close any running applications.
2. Click on the VirtualDrive Pro 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 Pro 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. Choose the number of virtual drives to be configured on your system and click Next. Y ou must
have at least one virtual drive on your system or the program will not in stall.
8. Selecting the appropriate checkbox place a program shortcut on your desktop.
9. Select Finish. You must reboot your computer before you can launch VirtualDrive Pro.
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2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro
1. Close all other running programs. If the VirtualDrive Pro icon is displayed in the System T ray,
right click on the icon and select Exit to close VirtualDrive Pro as well.
2. To launch the VirtualDrive Pro uninstall wizard:
a. In the Windows taskbar, select Start Æ All Programs Æ VirtualDrive Pro Æ
Uninstall VirtualDrive Pro.
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. Select VirtualDrive Pro from the list,
then select Add/Remove.
The uninstall program will remove all files created by VirtualDrive Pro, except image files (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 are located in the VirtualDrive Pro install path and can
be accessed or deleted in Windows Explorer.
Note
ª
You can select the checkbox to delete VCD List or VCD files i n the VCD Cabinets automatically
while uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started in VirtualDrive Pro
3.1 Launching VirtualDrive Pro
To launch VirtualDrive Pro, double click the program icon on the desktop, or select Start Æ All
Programs Æ VirtualDrive Pro Æ VirtualDrive Pro Manager.
The VCD Manager lets you organize your virtual discs i n the VCD library , insert them into virtual drives
for play, and open them up to examine their contents. You’ll find more information on the VCD
Manager in Chapter 3, Section 6.
To view other functions of VirtualDrive Pro, click on the Feature List tab (under the VirtualDrive Pro
logo in the upper left-hand corner). This will launch the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, with shortcuts
to virtual CD creation, RAM disk creation, and progr a m settings. O n the left side of the Mai n Console
are buttons to the following program components: A) Virtual Drive; B) Virtual Hard Drive Pro; and C)
Live Update.
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A. VirtualDrive: Software that emulates your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive, enabling you to run
converted CD/DVD programs directly on your hard drive. Click on the VirtualDrive tab to:
Create a Virtual CD
Make an image file from a physical CD/DVD.
Create a Virtual Drive
Configure up to 23 virtual drives to p lay your virtu al CDs (lim ited to the nu mber of available
drive letters on your computer).
B. Virtual Hard Drive Pro: This RAM disk drive utility lets you run files and applications in
non-swappable physical memory. From the Virtual Hard Drive Pro screen you can:
Create a RAM Disk
Load a RAM Disk
Save a RAM Disk
Remove a R AM Disk
Explore a RAM Disk
C. Live Update: Use this link to check for the latest program updates.
3.2 VirtualDrive Pro Start Menu
The VirtualDrive Pro icon should be displayed in your Taskbar Notification area.
Double click on the icon to launch VirtualDrive Pro. Right click on the icon to open the VirtualDrive Pro
Start Menu. The Start Menu offers a quick entry point to the most commonly used functions in
VirtualDrive Pro:
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VirtualDrive Pro: Select this option to launch VirtualDrive Pro.
Insert: Select an image to insert into a virtual drive. You can choose an image from your VCD
library or from any other location on your hard drive.
Eject: Click to eject a VCD from a virtual drive.
Browse: View the contents of an inserted VCD via Windows Explorer.
Exit: Select this option to quit VirtualDrive Pro.
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3.3 VirtualDrive Pro Main Console
By default, the Main Console displays a Quick Start menu. Click on the Settings tab to change
preferences in the software.
Quick Start
1. Create a Virtual CD/DVD
Please refer to Creating a Virtual CD (Section 3.4) for details.
2. Create a RAM Disk
Configure a virtual hard drive in a designated amount of RAM.
Settings
1. Global Settings
a. Show Animation when you insert or eject a VCD: Select this checkbox to display
the action of inserting or ejecting a VCD.
b. Keep VCDs loaded upon system reboot: Select this checkbox to keep VCDs loaded
in VirtualDrive Pro when you restart your system.
2. Virtual Drive Settings
a. If VirtualDrive Pro does not work with certain games or protected discs, you may want
to change device information.
b. You can enable Autorun in all drives on your system—virtual and physical.
3. Virtual Hard Drive Settings
a. Auto-load most recent image: Automatically load the image that was la st mounted
in your RAM disk whenever you launch Virtual Hard Drive Pro.
b. Save image upon restart or shutdown: Automatically save your last image file to
your hard drive whenever you turn off or reboot your computer.
c. Save image during hibernation: Automatically save your image whenever your
computer goes into sleep mode.
d. Back up image before saving it: Virtual Hard Drive Pro can automatically back up
your RAM disk data so that it is not lost in the event of power loss or a system crash.
e. Save the imag e every “N”: This setting will automatically save your RAM disk at
specified intervals.
Serial Numbers and Support
To activate a full version of VirtualDrive Pro, click Help Æ Evaluation Starter and enter your serial
number. A serial number can be used on only one computer system on any given LAN.
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FarStone posts game and disc support information at www.farstone.com/gamecenter. The Game
Center link is also available from the VirtualD rive Pro Help menu.
Should you experience a problem with your software, FarStone encourages you to submit a support
ticket at
www.farstone.com/support.
3.4 Creating a Virtual CD
A virtual CD or VCD (.VCD extension) is an image file created from a physical disc. VirtualDrive Pro lets
you build VCDs from the following disc types:
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Mixed-mode CD
Video CD
Unprotected (non-CSS) video DVD
CD Extra
CD-Cops
Audio CD
Photo CD
Multi-Session CD
CD-Text
VirtualDrive Pro supports many (but not all) DVD-ROM games, encyclopedias, multimedia content,
and other large file formats.
Building an Image from CD or DVD-ROM, Video CD/DVD, or Pho to CD
1.
Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Æ
Create Virtual CD.
2.
Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next.
3.
If wish to change the default path for saving your VCD , click the button, browse the
directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD, and click Next.
4.
You can change the default settings for your VCD build. For instance, you can use CD read
method, data compression, Intelligen t Extraction, and designate a protection type.
a. If you don’t know what type of protection is on your CD/DVD, choose Intelligent
Extraction to build your VCDs.
b. Select Other Protecti on Type if you would like to select a known protection type from
the dropdown list.
c. Select Use Data compression to save hard drive space; however, this option will
prolong the time it takes to build a VCD.
5.
Click Advanced to change the default file name of yo ur VCD and enter a password, description,
etc.
a. CD Label: Show the name of your VCD.
b. Description: Add a description for your VCD.
c. Author: Enter the name of the CD’s publisher or author (i.e., FarStone Technology).
d. Comments: Add other comments to your VCD.
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(Optional) You can set a password for VCDs. This password will be required wh enever you
decide to access VCD.
(Optional) If the source CD does not have an Auto-run file, you can specify a program to run
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your VCD when you insert it in a virtual drive. Clic k the
program you would like to use.
6.
Once you have modified the properties of the VCD yo u are about to create, click Next to begin
the build process.
Note
ª
In order for your VCD to work, you may still have to install the game or supplemental software
that is currently required to run the disk-based application that you have converted into a VCD.
button to browse for the
Building an Image from Audio CD
1.
Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Æ
Create Virtual CD.
2.
Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next.
3.
If you wish to change the default path for saving your VCD, click the button,
browse the directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD , and click Next.
4.
Select the tracks you want to include in your audio VCD by checking the appropriate boxes.
Note
ª
If your CD player is running, the Select Tracks window will not be able to show the tracks list.
Select the Preview Track Play button to listen to the track.
5.
Click Next to begin building your audio VCD.
Building an Image from a Mixed Mode CD
1. Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Æ
Create Virtual CD.
2. Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next.
3. If you wish to change the default path for saving your VCD, click the
browse the directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD , and click Next.
4. You can change the default settings for your VCD build. For instance, you can use CD read
method, data compression, Intelligen t Extraction, and designate a protection type.
a. If you don’t know what type of protection is on your CD/DVD, choose Intelligent
Extraction.
b. Select Other Protection Type if you would like to select a known protection type from
the dropdown list.
c. Select Use Data Compression to save hard drive space; however, this option will
prolong the build process.
5. Click Advanced to change the default file name of yo ur VCD and enter a password, description,
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button,
etc
.
a. CD Label: Show the name of your VCD.
b. Description: Add a description for your VCD.
c. Author: Enter the name of the CD’s publisher or
d. Comments: Add other comments to your VCD.
(Optional) You can set a p
ecide to access the VCD.
d
(Optional) If the source CD does not have an Auto-run file specify a program to run
assword for VCDs. This password will b e required whenever you
author (i.e., FarStone Technology).
, you can
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your VCD when you insert it in a
program you would like to use.
6. tracks you want to include in your VCD by checking the appropriate
You can select the audio
boxes in the tracks list.
Note
ª
If your CD player is running, the Select Tracks window will not display the track list.
Select the Preview Track ‘Play’ button
7. Click Next to begin the build process.
.5 Creating a Virtual Drive
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A virtual drive emulates the function
xplorer. To create a virtual drive:
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1. In the Main Console, select VirtualDrive Æ Create a Virt
2. one or more available drive letters and click Start.
Select
virtual drive. Click the
to listen to the track.
ality of a physical drive and appears as a drive letter in Windows
ual Drive.
button to browse for the
Note
You can create up to 23 virtual drives, depending on available drive letters.
3.6 Custom Backup
VirtualDrive Pro lets yo
reating a Project
C
You can burn a project of selected files to CD/DVD or save it as a virtual CD (VirtualDrive Image file).
Becau
only.
To start a ne Data D project, select any
Ma
se disc types are created using the same method, here we describe how to make a data CD/DVD
w CD/DV of the following options from the CD/DVD Burning
nager:
u create a custom data and UDF virtual CDs.
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1. File Æ New Æ Data CD/Data DVD, or;
2. Click the small triangle to the right of the New button, then select Data CD/Data DVD, or;
3. Right-click in the Project Pane and select New Æ Data CD/Data DVD.
or more information on disc types, please refer to the appendix Definitions.
F
Note
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If you are burning a UDF CD, CD/DVD Burning uses Unicode in the file name and supports only
127 characters.
An unclosed CD cannot be used for a multi-session disc.
Tip: Windows Explorer lets you view only the last session of a multi-session disc. Wi th VirtualDrive Pro,
you can view the contents of all sessions through CD/DVD Burning Manager Æ Tools Æ Device
nfo Æ Disc Contents.
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dding Files and Folders to a Project
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ou can now add files and folders to your project using any of the following methods:
Y
les and folders from the Source Pane or from Windows Explorer to the Current Project
Drag fi
Pane.
e files and folders from the Source Pane or Windows Explorer to the Current
Copy and past
Project Pane.
iles and folders from the Source Pane, right-click on the selected objects, and click
Select f
Add.
Select files and folders from the Source Pane and choose Edit Æ Add to Project.
Select Edit Æ Add File to display the Open dialog box, then select your files and folders.
Right-click the Destination Project (to which the file will be added) or a destination folder from
the Project Pane and choose
select your files and folders.
Pane and select Add File to display the
Right-click on any blank area of the Current Project
Open dialog box, then select your files and folders.
Add File. This will display the Open dialog box, where you can
Note
ª
As you add files to your project, you can preview documents, photos, videos, and a udio files by
double-clicking on their ic ons in the Source Pane.
You can also view the contents of a folder by right-clicking on the folder and selecting Open.
Note
ª
The horizontal scale bar at the bottom of the Proj ect Pane displays the total size of the project.
The default scale is set automatically according to the project type you are creating. You can
change the scale by clicking the icon in the left corner of the toolbar.
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Working with Project Files and Folders
On ore files to your project, you can complete the following operations:
ce you have added one or m
1. Cre
2. De
3. Re
4. Vie
aving
S a Project
1. Choose File Æ Save As from the menu bar.
2. Type in a file
3. Click Save.
ate a new folder
a. Click anywhere in the Current Project Pane and choose Edit Æ New Folder, or;
b. Right-click on any blank area of the Current Project Pane and select New Folder.
lete files and folders: You can add or remove any files and folders from your project.
a. Select a file or folder and choose Edit Æ Delete fr
b. Right-click on the file or folder select Delete, or;
c. Select the file or folde
name files and folders
a. Select a file or folder and choose Edit Æ Rename from the men
b. Right-click the file or f
w File Properties
a.
Right-click on a file or folder anywhere in the C D/DVD Burning Manager and select
Properties. A dialog box will show general i
on, size, time created, and attributes.
locati
name and select a location for the file.
r in the project and press the Delete key.
older in the project and select Rename.
om the menu bar, or;
u bar, or;
nformation about the file, includin g type,
pe n
O ni g a Project
1. Click File Æ Open from the menu bar, and browse for the
2. Right-click anywhere in the P
Renaming or Deleting a Project
You can ren
D/DVD.
C
1. Select the project, and click Edit Æ Rename from the men
2. Right-click on the project and select Rename.
o del drive):
T ete a project from the Project Pane (this does NOT remove the file from your hard
1. Select the project and click Edit Æ Delete Project fro
2. Right-click on the project and
ame a project in the Project Pane. This will be your CD label when you burn the project to
roject Pane and click Open.
select Delete Project.
project you want to open, or;
u bar, or;
m the menu bar, or;
Setting Project Properties
he project prT
f a project.
o
operties dialog box displays the gener al, file system, CD archi ves, and audio properties
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To view project properties:
1. Select the project, and then click File Æ Properti
2. Right-click on the project and select Properties.
Property Types
1.
General
Edit the CD Label and view the type
of files and fol
2.
File System
Set the file system of the
Number, CD Publisher, etc.
Note
ª
1. I o isc: f y u choose ISO9660 (+Joliet), please note the following limitations of a ISO9660 d
The maximum interleaf depth is restricted to 8 levels (including root directory).
.3 format (8 characters for the file name and 3 ISO9660 supports file names in 8
characters for the file extension).
An ISO9660 disc has the best compatibility with other operating systems and devices,
and can be read from all operating systems.
2. If you choose UDF, the burned disc can only be used on operating systems with a UDF file
system reader installed. Currently, Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP3), Windows XP and later
versions support UDF discs.
ders it contains, etc.
disc as UDF, ISO9660, or ISO9660+Joliet, edit Volumes, Serial
, location, size, and attributes of the project, the number
es from the menu bar, or;
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3.
Advanced
et the disc format and times.
S
ormat
F
CD-ROM Mode 1: Data is stored in sectors with each sector holding 2,352 bytes of data. F o r
Mode 1 CD-ROM data storage, the sectors are further brok en down. 2,048 bytes a re used for
the expected data, while the other 304 bytes are devoted to Sync, Header, EDC (Error
Detection Code) and ECC (Error Correction Code). CD-ROM Mod
iscs such as software, game discs and documentation discs.
d
reate Time
C
Use the date and time of the original file: Sets the date and time stamps of the fi
lders on the burned disc as the date when the source files or folders were created.
fo
Use the current data and time: Sets the date and time stam
urned disc as the date and time when the disc was burned.
b
his time: Lets you specify a date and time stamp for the files and folders on the burned
Use t
disc.
urning a Project to Disc
B
e 1 is used for error-intolerant
les and
ps of the files and folders on the
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1. Set the Default Recorder to a physical CD/DVD recorder in your computer.
2. Cho e Burning Setup window:
3. A Burning Setup dialog box will display. Choose your burning settings and click Record.
4. lick OK to end the burning process.
sing Multiple Discs for a Project
U
urning Data onto Multiple Discs
B
VirtualDrive Pro supports split-volume. When your data exceeds disc capacity, VirtualDrive Pro can
burn the project onto multiple discs
isc set to view and retrieve data.
d
1. Create a Data CD/DVD project in CD/DVD Burning or Easy Backup.
2. c, VirtualDrive Pro will automatically divide the data and
3. t volume has been burned, VirtualDrive Pro will prompt you to insert more discs,
Note: Only DATA CD/DVD projects can be burned onto multiple discs and only when the file system
of the disc is se
ystem area.
S
etrieving Data from Multiple Discs
R
1.
2. ft pane will display all disc data in the right pane, including
3. Select the file(s) or folder(s) to be retrieved by checking the corresponding check boxes.
4. ve button to launch the Data Retrieve window. Select a location to save the
Sea
rching for Files on Multiple Disc Sets
1. Click the Search button to launch the search window.
2. le name with its file extension, but
3. Choose a search mode and click Search.
4. ts are displayed, select the file and cl ick Retrieve to save it back to your
ose either of the following methods to launch th
a. Select File Æ Burn fr
b. Click the Burn icon.
om the menu bar, or;
Note
If the Auto-run function of your recorder is enab led, an Auto-run warning dialog box will appear
before the Burning Setup dialog box is displayed.
C
. Later, you will need to insert only the first volume of a multiple
When you burn the project to dis
prompts you to tag each volume.
Once the firs
as needed.
t as an ISO 9660 disc. Y ou ca n set the disc file system in the Disc properti es / File
When you insert the first volume of a multiple dis c set, the int egrated tool Retriever will run
automatically. If the Ret
START.EXE on the disc.
Clicking on the disc entry in the le
data from other discs in the set.
Click the Retrie
retrieved data.
Enter a file name in the search box. You should enter a full fi
can use “*” as the extension to search for al
Once the search resul
hard drive.
riever does not run automatically, you can run it manually launching
l type of files.
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Using
Bu
a Virtual Drive to Retrieve Data on Multiple Disc Sets
1. drive. Typically, the first
Copy the image file on each disc to the same location on your hard
volume of the entire image (the image file copied from the first disc) is named as
“DATA_CD.VCD.000”, and the second as
2. Insert the first volume into a vi rtual drive. Y ou can now wor k with the image as you woul d with
any image created in VirtualDrive Pro.
“DATA_CD.VCD.001”.
rning a Project to Virtual CD (Image)
1. To create an Image from ected files, set the default recorder to the Imager Recorder.
2. Select File Æ Burn.
3. Click the browse button
file a name and click Next.
4. box.
Enter a description of the new Image in the description
5. (Optional) You can set a password for Image files. The password will be required if you attempt
to insert the Image or v
6. (Optional) If the CD does not have an Auto-run file , you can specif y a progr am to run it when
the Imag
7. Using data compression will save hard drive space but will also require a more time to build the
Image.
8. A dialog box will display the attributes of the Image about to be created. Select Burn to begin
building the Image.
e is inserted.
the sel
to select a location to save the new Image file. Name the Image
iew the content of the Image.
3.7 Restoring a VCD to CD/DVD
You ecreate the original files you
can restore an Image by burning its contents back to disc. This will r
use
d to build the Image.
1. he VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select Image to Disc.
From t
2. Select the Image file you want to burn and clic k Open. Only one Image can be selected at a
time.
3. lected Image and its relevant information will be displayed in a dialog box. You can also
The se
replace the selected Image with another one by right clicking in
Add.
4. Click Next and choose your
burning settings, then click Burn.
the dialog box and selecting
3.8 Burning Settings
Disabling the CD/DVD Drive Auto-run Feature
If the Auto-run function of your CD/DCD disc drive is enabled, a warning dialog will appear before you
choose Burning Setup, and can sometimes cause an error when you try to erase or burn a disc.
You can di sable the
his will log you off of Windows, so be su re to save your open documen ts and close all ap plications
T
before proceeding.
auto insert notification by clicking the first radi o button in this di alog bo x. Note:
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You can select Cancel and manually disable the Auto-run function by choosing Tools Æ Options Æ
eneral Æ Disable CD-ROM drive Auto-run function from the CD/DVD Burning Manager.
G
Choosing Burnin
Bef
ore your burn a disc from a project, an Image, or from another disc, you must first choose your
burning
Tips
settings.
ick the Device Info button to
Recorder: Shows the recorder to be used to burn the disc. Cl
iew information about the recorder.
v
Write Method: Available write methods include: DAO, SAO, TAO, and Raw; available methods
may differ depending on the operation you wish to perform.
Disc-at-Once (DAO): This method writes all data onto a CD in a single operation , starting
from lead-in and ending at lead-out (st
Because there is no gap between tracks, a disc cloned using this method is exactly the same
size as the source disc. If you cancel this oper ation after the lead-out has been recorded, you
will not be able to use the disc again.
Track-at-Once (TAO): This method writes data to disc in multiple passes and allows you to
record a single track (data or music)
tracks have been recorded. Tracks recorded in Track-at-Once mode are separ ated b y gaps. If
a data track is followed by a music track, the gap is two or three seconds. The gap between two
music tracks is usually two seconds.
Session-at-Once (SAO): This method writes data to the disc in a single operation and
finalizes the session at the end of the process. A Session-at-Once recording is similar to
Disc-at-Once, the only difference being that the disc is not
recording, allowing you to write another session on the disc at a later date. SAO is typically
used to make a multi-session disc. If you are making a music CD, this option eliminates the
two-second gap between tracks and write-protects the CD.
g Settings
art and end zone) without switching off the laser wri ter.
at a time. The lead-in and lead-out are written after all
closed after a Session-at-Once
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Write Speed: We recommend that you choose the Best Speed option.
Number of Copies: Select the number of discs to be burned.
Buffer Under-Run Protection: Select this option to reduce buffer under-run errors during
the recording process.
Tip
Buffer Under-Run is an error that occurs when the data transfer r ate is slower than the write
speed to a CD/DVD. The CD/DVD recorder has a buffer that is constantly filled with da
event of a system slowdown or interruption. If the buffer is emptied before the system can
recover, a buffer under-run occurs. Buffer-under-run technology allows the laser of a recorder
to be stopped temporarily after a buffer under-run without damaging the CD/DVD.
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ta in the
Close CD: Check this box to close the disc after recording. (Note: No track or session can be
added to the disc once it is closed. A closed disc has
computers and
Ver
Burn Mode:
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3 loning a CD/DVD
ou ca recordable disc.
1. In the Main Console, select Clone CD/DVD. The
Clo n
ni CD/DVD-ROM Drives g a Disc with Two
1. Insert a blank disc into one CD/DVD reco
2. Fro the drive containing the source disc.
3.
ify Data after Recording: Check this box to allow recorded data to be verified for
accurac
n make an exact copy of an existing CD/DVD on another Y
number of CD/DVD drives connected to your computer.
CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Other options in this dialog box include:
ew disc type, number of sectors, disc size, time and sessions, tracks,
Select a read speed from the dropdown menu. For best results, choose the
nore read errors: Checking th is box will set the bu rner to ignore read errors f rom the
On
y. This option is not available for a music CD.
o Test: N eck for errors that might
occur during the burning process. Choose this mode when:
Test+Burn: First simulates the burning process and, if no errors occur, proceeds to
o
burn data to disc.
o Burn: Burns data to disc immediately.
m the drop-down menu in the dialog box, select
Disc Information: Vi
start sector, and end sector of the source disc.
Read Speed:
Best Speed option.
Ig
source di
-the-fly: Checking this option enables quick cloning.
devices, and can be read on most CD/DVD drives.
o physical disc is needed for this test, wh ich will ch
You are not
You are not sure if the burning s
sc.
sure whether the disc and the recorder are compatible, or;
ettings are correct.
rder, and then insert the source disc into your other
better compatibility between different
way you clone your disc will depen d on th e
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If the on-the-fly option is checked, data will be t a ke directly from the source disc and burned
on the target disc.
If on-the-fly is not checked, data from the source disc will first be compressed as an Image and
stored in a temporary files folder. The original co ntents of the source disc will then b e bu rned
to the target disc.
This option is not available if there is only one CD/DVD-ROM drive in your computer.
4. Click Next to display a dialog box. Choose your burning settings and click Burn.
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Cloning a
1. Insert a blank disc into one CD/DVD recorder, and then insert the s
2. ve containing the source disc.
From the drop-down menu in the dialog box, select the dri
3. ick Record.
In the dialog box, choose your burning settings and cl
Note
ª
T age. he next two steps are settings for making an Im
4. Select a CD/DVD read method. The default read method of
5.
6. nter a description for the Image in the description field.
7. Select Next. When the I
8. Replace the source disc with a writable disk and click OK to continue.
Disc with Using One CD/DVD-ROM Drive
ource disc into your other
CD/DV
most CD formats. If you know what protection type is u
select the Other Protected CD type option.
Using Data Compression will save hard disk space but will also require a longer build time.
E
Optional: If th
the Image is inserted into a virtual drive.
automatically.
D-ROM drive.
“Intelligent Extraction” works with
sed on the CD, you may want to
e CD does not have an Auto-run file, you ca n specify a progr am to run it when
mage of the source disk has been created, the disc will eject
3.10 The VCD Manager
T o launch the VCD corner of the software
interface.
Manager, click the VCD Manager tab in the up per left-hand
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The f
le t window will display a directory tree of:
All CD/DVD drives on your system, physical and virtual
All VCD cabinets, in which you can orga
Select a VCD to view its contents in the bottom wi
password information, to rename a VCD, etc.
Using Virtual Drives in the VC
D Manager
nize your virtual CDs
ndow. Right click on a VCD to view its properties,
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You n
ca access your virtual drives in the left window of the VCD Manager . Right click on a Virtual Drive
icon to following options:
view the
Eject All: From the top-level Virtual Drives icon
drives.
Eject: Eject an inserted VCD from the selected virtual drive.
Browse: View the contents of an inserted VCD.
Auto-run: Play an inserted VCD automat icall
Edit Drive: Change the drive letter of the selected virtual drive.
, you can eject all VCDs from all your virtual
y from the selected virtual drive.
Using Physical Drives in the VCD Manager
You a
c n access your physical CD/DVD-ROM drives in the left window of the VCD Manager.
Right-c OM drive will present you with the following options.
licking on a CD/DVD-R
Eject All: From the top-level Other Drives
CD/DVD-ROM drives.
Eject: Eject a CD or DVD from a select CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Close: Close a select CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Auto-run: Play an inserted CD or DVD automatically from the selected CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Edit Drive: Change the drive lette
Build: Enter the Create Virtual CD interface.
dding VCDs to the VCD Manager
A
Bef
ore you play a VCD, you must firs to the VCD Manager. t add it
r of a select CD/DVD-ROM drive.
icon, you can eject all physi cal discs from all your
to i
1.
Click the Add VCD button
or from a local network; or
2. Right click in the upper right window of the VCD Manager. Select Add to open the Add VCD
dialog box and browse for an image; or
3. Click the Internet VCD butto
or paste in the URL of the image. You must first make sure the VCD is a shared file.
n
mport a VCD from your hard drive, another computer ,
to open the Add Internet VCD dialog bo x. T ype in
Organizing VCDs in Cabinets
A cabinet is similar to a folder in Windows E xp lorer and stores multiple images by category. As your
library grows, organizing
your images in cabinets will reduce the time it takes to locate your VCDs.
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VirtualDrive Pro creates several default cabinets: Music, Games, Software, Photos, Movies, and
Mo R
st ecently Used.
dd
a new cabinet category: To a
Select any cabinet icon in the left window of the VCD Manager . At the bottom of the left window,
click Add to create a new cabinet. Enter a name for your new cabinet.
Or:
Right click on any cabinet icon in the left window of the VCD Manager and select New Cabinet
to open the New Cabinet window.
You cannot create a new cabinet withi n a sub-cabinet. To add a VCD to a cabinet, please refer to the
methods described in the preceding section.
ou can delete a cabinet by right clicking on it a nd selecting Delete, or selecting a cabinet and clicking
Y
the delete button at the b
ub-cabinets. It will not delete VCD files from their physical locations
s
Se
arching for VCDs
1. en the Search VCD dialog box.
2. In the Path field, specify a drive to search. To select a custo
earch button to opClick the S
ottom of the left window . Deleting a cabinet wi ll remove all image i cons and
m path, click the Browse button
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and click Search.
3. Located files will be dis played in the right bottom window.
Extracting Files from a VCD
In the VCD Manager , click on a VCD icon to vie
ght window, right click on the file you wish to extract.
ri
nserting a VCD into a Virtual Drive
I
In t
he VCD Manager:
1. Select a VCD icon in the upper right window and d rag it to an available virtua
2. Double click a VCD icon in the upper righ t window. This will insert you r VCD into th e default
virtual drive, or the first available virtual drive; or
3. Select a VCD icon in the upper right window and click the Insert button; or
4.
Open Windows Explorer, right click on a virtual drive, and choose Insert from the popup
menu.
5. Open the VCD Manager, right click on a virtual CD, and select Shortcut to create a desktop
shortcut. Double-click the desktop sh
listed.
w its contents in the bottom right wi ndow. In the bottom
l drive; or
ortcut to insert the virtual CD into the first Virtual Drive
jecting a VCD from a Virtual Drive
E
In the ger:
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1. Click the Eject button on the menu bar. From the dropdown menu, select the VCD you wish to
eject; or
2. In the left window, right click on a loaded virtual drive and selec t Eject; or
3. Open Windows Explorer, right click on
menu.
m r
I po ting and Exporting a VCD List
To e o
xp rt a VCD list:
1. From the menu b
2. Select a location to save the VCD list and enter a name for it. Click Save.
Im
porting a VCD List
1. From the top menu bar, select File Æ Import VCD Li
2. Browse to select any saved VCD list you wish to import. Click Open.
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3
You
may need to disable your physical drives to play certain games as VCDs.
1. Select Tool from VCD Manager menu bar
2. Click Disable IDE CD/DVD ROMs to disengage your p
3. Click Enable IDE CD/DVD ROMs when you wish to re-engage your physical drive
3.12 Conv
You convert a VCD file into an ISO
can convert an ISO 9660 image file into a VCD file, or conversely
966
0 CD file.
1. From the top menu bar, select Tools Æ Conver
2. Click Browse to locate the ISO or VCD file.
3. Select the VCD or ISO 9660 image you would like to convert and click OK.
4. onvert to start the conversion process.
Click C
erting VCDs and ISO 9660 Images
ar, select File Æ Export VCD List.
a loaded virtual drive and select Eject from the popup
st.
hysical drive
t VCD/ISO.
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Audio, DVD, and compressed VCD files cannot be converted into ISO files.
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Chapter 4: Command Line Support
4.1 Running VCDs with Command Line Syntax
Command line syntax is a powerful way of automating repetitious tasks in VirtualDrive Pro.
The basic syntax is as follows:
Each command starts with the term "VDrive." A virtual driv e can be referenced by its drive letter (e.g. ,
E:, F:, G:) or by a number corresponding to the positi on of the virtual drive. For example, if drives E,
F and G are virtual drives, then driv e F can be referred to as “2:” Once a virtual drive is referenced, you
can then issue a command telling VirtualDrive Pro what to do next.
Available commands are:
1. Vdrive <drive letter:> <VCDfilename> /I [@cmd] [/M] [/NA] => Insert VCD
2. Vdrive <drive letter:> /E [/M] => Eject VCD.
If successful, returns 0, otherwise 1
3. VDrive /drive: Returns the number of virtual drives available
4. /I Insert a VCD
5. /E Eject a VCD
6. [/M] Show message
7. [@<path><filename>] Run a program on the VCD. To use thi s, you must include the ful l
path showing the location of the program to be run and the name of the executable file.
Note: Commands shown in square brackets [ ] are optional.
4.2 Creating Shortcuts to Run VCDs
You can use command line instructions to create custom shortcuts to your VCDs.
1. Write down what you want the shortcut to do, e.g. Vdrive •E:• "C:\VCDCollection\Age of
Kings"• /I •@E:\Age.exe
Note: • The dot shows where a blank space must be inserted.
The above example, read from left to right, works as follows:
Vdrive -- T e lls Windows that the following commands will be executed by the Vdri ve program.
E: -- selects virtual drive E:
"C:\VCDCollection\Age of Kings" -- Adds the path and the name of the VCD to load.
Note: Any spaces in the character string must be replaced by quotation marks.
/I -- Tells Vdrive to insert the VCD
@ -- Tells Vdrive to execute a program
E:\Age.exe -- T ells Vdrive where the progr am is by specifying the drive (E :) and the name of
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the file to run (Age.exe).
2. Create a shortcut by right-clicking on an empty space on the Windows desktop and selecting
New Æ Shortcut.
3. In the “Create Shortcut” window, enter the command line from Step 1.
Example: Vdrive E: "C:\VCDCollection\Age of Kings" /I @E:\Age.exe
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Chapter 5: Virtual Hard Drive Pro
5.1 Creating a RAM Disk
Virtual Hard Drive Pro creates a RAM disk, or “virtual hard drive, ” that runs in your computer’ s physical
memory . This RAM disk has read and write times more than 300 times fa ster than your physical hard
drive. It creates no wear and tear on your computer’s mechanical parts. In VirtualDrive Pro 11, the
included Virtual Hard Drive component lets you make a RAM disk that is limited only by the amount of
physical memory on your system.
Please note that to run games and disk-based applications in your RAM disk, you must first
install the program to that RAM disk. In this respect, you must treat your virtual hard drive
exactly as you would treat a physical hard drive.
1. In the Main Console, select Virtual Hard Drive Pro Æ Create a RAM Disk.
Note
ª
If a RAM Disk is already running in your system, you can not create a new Virtual Hard Drive.
The functions of Create a Ram Disk and Load a Ram Disk image file will be disabled.
2. Select the following three parameters for your RAM disk (explain ed b e low). Click Next.
File system: Virtual Hard Drive Pro supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS file systems. You
must select one of these systems for your RAM disk
The file system is an operating system’s structure for naming, stori ng, and orga ni zing
files. The size of your RAM disk will dictate which file system you are able to use:
RAM Disk Size File
System
FAT 1 MB 2048 MB
FAT32 33 MB 4 GB
NTFS 3 MB Maximum memory size supported by operatin g system
Drive letter: Assign a drive letter for your RAM Disk.
Note
ª
Only the drive letters that are not used by other drives, including virtual drives, can be
assigned. For example, you can set yours to G: if A:, B:, C:, D:, E: and F: are already being
used.
Size: Determine the amount of physical memory you would like to allocate for your
RAM disk. Your RAM disk is limited only by the amount of physical memory on your
computer system and by the constraints of your operating system.
Minimum Maximum
Note
ª
Some programs might not work properly if there is not enough available memory on your PC.
We recommend that you allocate no more than 70% of your physical memory to a RAM disk.
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3. Click Next to open a dialog box where you can change the default location of your RAM disk
and add a description. If you would like Virtual Hard Drive Pro to automatically save your Ram
disk as an image, be sure to check the box next to this option.
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5.2 Loading an Image as a RAM Disk
You can load a previously created image file on your hard drive as a Ram Disk (Virtual Hard Drive).
1. In the Virtual Hard Drive Pro console, select Load a RAM Disk image file.
2. Select the image you want to load and click Finish.
5.3 Saving a RAM Disk
Due to the nature of physical memory, the data in the memory-based RAM Disk will be lost when you
shut down your computer, unless you save the data as an image.
1. In the Virtual Hard Drive Pro Console, select Save a RAM Disk.
2. Click Save Now.
5.4 Removing a RAM Disk
If you would like to free up the memory used by your RAM di sk or modify the file system, drive l etter,
and disk space of your RAM disk, you will need to remove the RAM disk in use.
1. In the Virtual Hard Drive Pro Console, select Remove a RAM Disk.
2. Click Delete Now.
5.5 Exploring a RAM Disk
1. In the Virtual Hard Drive Pro Console, select Explore a RAM Disk. You can then explore the
contents of the virtual hard drive you created.
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Chapter 6: Live Update
If your computer is connected to the Internet, VirtualDrive Pro will automatically notify you whenever
an update is available. You can also manually update your software.
1. In the Live Update Console, click Live Update.
2. Click Start.
3. Live Update will automatically search for new product components. Once it collects all available
updates, click Next to download and install them. You may then be required to restart your
computer.
6.1 Technical Support and Product Updates
Should you encounter a technical issue with our products, please contact your vendor or use the
FarStone online support system at
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about FarStone products are posted on the corporate
web site at
www.farstone.com/support/faqs.
www.farstone.com/support.
FarStone Technology, Inc.
6 Morgan, Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 458-3666
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Glossary
CD Emulator: A program that imitates a physical CD-ROM device, creating MP3-like files out of game,
application, and data discs.
CD Extra: A multi-session disc containing both music tracks and computer data.
CD-ROM: A disc format that holds text, graphics, and hi-fidelity stereo sound. It uses a different
format for recording data than the audio CD (CD-DA) from which it evolved. An audio CD player
cannot play CD-ROMs, but CD-ROM players can play audio discs.
CD-Text: The extra information added to a disc, like CD-Text for audio discs. It is stored in the disc
subchannel.
Data CD/DVD: A CD/ DVD containing all types of files, including data files and audio files.
ISO 9660: A file system standard for discs which can be read on all operating systems. ISO9660
supports file names in 8.3 format (8 characters for the file name and 3 characters for the file
extension).
Mixed-Mode CD: A single-session CD containing both computer da ta and music tracks. It is typically
used for entertainment and educational programs.
Multi-session CD: A CD containing several sessions with a 30MB space between two successive
sessions. Each session has a table of contents linking to the next free area of the disc until the final
track is closed. If a CD-R/CD-RW disc is left unclosed, you can append data to it.
RAM Disk: A hard drive emulation device that functions like a physical hard drive but runs in a
computer’s memory, allowing it to access information much faster than a mechanical hard drive.
Virtual CD/DVD: An image file created from the digital contents of a physical CD or DVD. A virtual CD
runs directly on a computer’s hard drive, but m ust be inserted into a virtual drive c reated by your CD
emulation software.
Virtual Drive: A CD emulation device that emulates the functionality of a CD/DVD-ROM drive, and
appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer.
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