Are you struggling to install software because the file is in an ISO format, or another compressed image file? Windows doesn’t natively support reading these file types. That’s where Daemon Tools Pro comes in handy. This powerful software allows you to mount disk images onto virtual CD/DVD drives, making the content accessible as if it were on a physical disc. With Daemon Tools Pro, you can create backups of your physical CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs as “virtual disks” or “disk image” files, which run directly from your hard drive. It’s also compatible with images created by other burning programs, supporting a wide variety of image types. You can even use the image converter to manage all your images in a unified catalog.
Here’s a simple guide on how to use Daemon Tools Pro to mount and access your ISO files:
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Download Daemon Tools Pro: First, you need to download the software. Visit the official Daemon Tools website at http://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads to get the latest version.
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Install Daemon Tools Pro: Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Daemon Tools Pro on your computer.
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Restart Your Computer (If Required): After installation, you might be prompted to restart your computer to complete the setup process. Follow the prompt if it appears.
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Locate the Daemon Tools Pro Icon: Once installed and running, you’ll see the Daemon Tools Pro icon, usually in your system tray (bottom right corner of your screen).
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Launch Daemon Tools Pro: Run the Daemon Tools Pro application.
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Add Your Image File: To mount an image, you first need to add it to the Daemon Tools Pro catalog. Click the “Add images” button, which is typically located on the left side and depicted by a plus sign icon with an image file.
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Open File Explorer: A Windows Explorer window will pop up, allowing you to browse your computer’s files.
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Find and Select Your ISO File: Navigate to the folder where your ISO file is stored, select the ISO file you want to mount, and click “Open”.
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Mount the Image: After adding the image to the catalog, select the file in your Daemon Tools Pro image catalog. Then, click the “Mount” icon. This icon usually resembles a “play” button and is often found in the third position from the left in the toolbar.
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Access Your Mounted Image: Once mounted, the ISO image will be recognized by your system as a virtual DVD drive. You can now access the contents of the ISO file by opening File Explorer and navigating to the newly created virtual drive. From there, you can run the setup or installation program within the mounted image.
While Daemon Tools Pro is a popular choice, there are other applications that offer similar functionalities. However, this guide focuses specifically on Daemon Tools Pro to get you started with mounting and using your disk image files effectively.
Hopefully, this step-by-step guide has been helpful in showing you how to use Daemon Tools Pro. Enjoy installing your software from ISO files with ease!
