For those regularly installing software, especially in the automotive repair field, you might be familiar with files that resemble CD icons, known as ISO files or image files. These ISO files are a secure way to store data, protecting it from corruption and simplifying backups, crucial when dealing with important diagnostic software or vehicle firmware updates.
To use an ISO file, you need to “mount” it. This process makes the previously unreadable ISO file accessible to your computer, as if you’ve inserted a physical CD or DVD. Traditionally, mounting ISO files required burning them onto a blank CD/DVD. However, with technological advancements, this method is inefficient.
Nowadays, software solutions allow us to mount ISO files virtually, using CD/DVD emulators. Daemon Tools is a popular and effective software for this purpose. This article will guide you through mounting ISO files using Daemon Tools Lite, a valuable skill for anyone working with automotive software and tools. Let’s explore how.
3 Ways to Mount ISO Files Using Daemon Tools Lite
As mentioned, mounting an ISO file with Daemon Tools Lite allows your computer to read its contents, enabling you to run software or access data contained within the ISO image. This is especially useful in automotive diagnostics and repair, where software updates for OBD2 scanners or vehicle-specific diagnostic programs might be distributed as ISO files.
Besides reducing wear and tear on your physical CD/DVD ROM drive, Daemon Tools Lite lets you create multiple virtual CD/DVD drives. While Daemon Tools Lite is feature-rich, it’s worth noting that it can be slightly resource-intensive, potentially causing minor slowdowns on computers with limited RAM.
This guide uses Daemon Tools Lite 10.9 (free version). Follow these steps to mount your ISO files:
Method 1: Mounting ISO Files Through the Daemon Tools Lite Application
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Download Daemon Tools Lite from the official website: https://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads
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Install Daemon Tools Lite on your computer.
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Open Daemon Tools Lite. Click on “Quick Mount” located in the bottom left corner of the application window.
Alt Text: The Daemon Tools Lite interface is shown with the Quick Mount button highlighted in the bottom left corner.
- Select the ISO file you wish to mount. Click “Open”.
Alt Text: A file explorer window is open, prompting the user to select an ISO file to mount.
- Wait for the mounting process to complete. Then, click on the mounted ISO file within the Daemon Tools Lite interface.
Alt Text: Daemon Tools Lite interface showing the successfully mounted ISO file, ready to be opened.
- You will be redirected to the newly created virtual drive. The contents of your ISO file are now accessible and ready for use, whether it’s installing automotive diagnostic software or accessing important data.
Alt Text: Windows Explorer showing the contents of the mounted ISO file in a virtual drive, indicating successful mounting.
Method 2: Mounting ISO Files via the Taskbar Icon
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Download Daemon Tools Lite from: https://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads
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Install Daemon Tools Lite on your computer.
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Once installed, the Daemon Tools Lite icon will usually appear in the taskbar’s notification area (system tray). Click the “Show hidden icons” arrow (^) on the taskbar, then right-click the Daemon Tools icon. Select “Mount”.
Alt Text: The taskbar notification area is displayed, highlighting the Daemon Tools icon and the Mount option in the context menu.
- Select the ISO file you want to mount. Click “Open”.
Alt Text: File explorer window is open, enabling the user to choose the ISO file for mounting.
- Again, click the “Show hidden icons” arrow (^) on the taskbar. Right-click on the Daemon Tools icon, and this time, select the name of your mounted ISO file. Then, click “Open”.
Alt Text: The Daemon Tools taskbar menu showing the mounted ISO file name and the Open option selected.
- You’ll be taken to the virtual drive. The ISO file’s contents are now accessible and ready to use, whether it’s for installing software related to automotive diagnostics or accessing data.
Alt Text: Windows Explorer showing the files and folders within the mounted ISO image, confirming successful mounting via the taskbar.
Method 3: Mounting ISO Files Directly from Windows Explorer
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Download Daemon Tools Lite from: https://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads
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Install Daemon Tools Lite on your computer.
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Right-click on the ISO file you wish to mount in Windows Explorer.
Alt Text: Windows Explorer context menu displayed after right-clicking an ISO file, with the Daemon Tools option highlighted for mounting.
- The virtual drive will open automatically, displaying the contents of your mounted ISO file. It’s now ready to be used, perfect for accessing automotive software or data.
Alt Text: Windows Explorer window showing the content of the ISO file, mounted directly by right-clicking in Windows Explorer.
Mounting ISO files with Daemon Tools Lite is straightforward, as you can see. However, since this software can consume a fair amount of RAM, users with computers that have limited RAM should avoid multitasking while mounting, especially when dealing with large ISO files like those for comprehensive automotive software suites. This will prevent potential errors or slowdowns during the mounting process.
This article has explained how to mount ISO files using Daemon Tools Lite. We hope this guide is helpful for you, especially in managing software and data for your automotive needs. Keep visiting obd2scanner.store for more useful tutorials and information related to automotive diagnostics and repair.
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