Have you ever downloaded a program only to find it’s in an ISO file format, or another type of compressed image file, and you’re unsure how to install it? Standard Windows systems don’t natively support reading these types of files. That’s where Daemon Tools Pro comes in handy. This powerful software allows you to mount disk images to virtual CD/DVD drives, making the contents accessible as if they were on a physical disc. With Daemon Tools Pro, you can back up your physical CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs into “virtual discs” or “disk image” files, which can be run directly from your hard drive. It even works with images created by other burning programs! Daemon Tools Pro supports a wide variety of image types.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Daemon Tools Pro to mount and access your image files:
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Download and Install Daemon Tools Pro: First, you’ll need to download the software. Visit the official Daemon Tools website at http://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads to download Daemon Tools Pro. Once downloaded, proceed with the installation process.
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Launch Daemon Tools Pro: After installation, you might be prompted to restart your computer. Once done, locate the Daemon Tools Pro icon, usually found in your system tray or desktop, and launch the application.
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Mount an Image File: To mount your ISO or other image file, look for the “Add Images” button. It’s typically located on the left side of the Daemon Tools Pro interface and is represented by a plus sign icon. Click this button.
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Select Your Image File: A Windows Explorer window will appear. Navigate to the location where your ISO file is saved, select the file, and click “Open”.
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Mount to Virtual Drive: Once the image is added to the catalog, right-click on the image file within Daemon Tools Pro. From the context menu, select “Mount”. Alternatively, you can select the image in the catalog and then click the “Mount” icon, which looks like a play button, usually located in the toolbar.
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Access Your Mounted Image: After mounting, the virtual drive containing your image file will appear in your File Explorer, usually with the next available drive letter. You can now access the contents of the ISO file as if it were a physical CD or DVD inserted into your computer. Simply navigate to the virtual drive and run the setup or program files as needed.
While Daemon Tools Pro is a popular choice, there are other applications that offer similar functionality. However, this guide focused on Daemon Tools Pro to get you started with mounting and using disk image files effectively.
Hopefully, this guide has been helpful. You can now easily install programs or access data from ISO and other image files using Daemon Tools Pro.
