How do I install a virtual CD ROM drive?

How do I install a virtual CD ROM drive?

Download & Install Virtual CloneDrive Save the installation file (.exe file) to a location on your computer where you can find it (e.g., your desktop). Once the download is complete, double-click the installer, then follow the installation prompts to install Virtual CloneDrive on your computer.

How do I make a virtual CD from a CD?

1. If necessary, create ISO files of any physical media for which you will create VCDs.
2. Open the Virtual CDs page in the everRun Availability Console.
3. Click Create VCD to open the Virtual CD Creation Wizard.
4. In the wizard, select a storage group with sufficient free space for the VCD.
5. Type a name for the VCD.

What is Virtual CD Manager?

The VCD contains the WD SmartWare installation software, the encryption and password protection application, User Manuals, and other resource files. The VCD looks like an actual CD volume and appears on the screen each time you connect your WD drive to the computer.

What is a virtual DVD ROM?

Alternatively referred to as a virtual disk, virtual disc, or disk emulator, a virtual drive is a mounted disk partition that is not a physical disk. For example, a virtual drive could make a virtual disc drive from a directory or ISO image. This action would allow users to play games without inserting the CD or DVD.

How do I enable virtual CD ROM drive in Windows 7?

Create a Virtual Drive To begin, Right-click on My Computer and select to Manage. Alternately you can type diskmgmt. msc into the Start search box and enter. The Computer Management screen opens click on Disk Management then Action and Create VHD.

What is WD SmartWare?

WD SmartWare is designed to provide users with administrative controls over their external drives. Much like other software backup tools, WD SmartWare provides users with the ability to schedule automated backups at periodic intervals which will take place without requiring user input.

How do I Create a virtual drive?

Procedure

1. Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2. Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3. Click Add Device.
4. Click New Hard Disk.
5. Click Add.
6. (Optional) Change the filename for the new virtual hard disk.
7. Use the Disk size slider to set the maximum size for the hard disk.

What is virtual hard disk VirtualBox?

Like a physical disk, a virtual disk has a size, or capacity, which must be specified when the image file is created. As opposed to a physical disk however, Oracle VM VirtualBox enables you to expand an image file after creation, even if it has data already.

Is WD SmartWare any good?

The WD My Book Essential is a good choice for a personal backup or plain ol’ external hard drive. The ability to protect your data with a password and 256-bit encryption is a welcome addition, and the integrated backup software, SmartWare, does a solid job of providing automatic backup.

Is WD SmartWare Pro free?

WD SmartWare Pro is currently available as a free 30-day trial. After the 30 days, users can purchase the software at a promotional price of $19.95 for up to three computers or ten computers at $39.95.

How do I open virtual hard drive?

How to open VHD files

1. Save the .
2. Launch WinZip from your start menu or Desktop shortcut.
3. Select all the files and folders inside the compressed file.
4. Click 1-click Unzip and choose Unzip to PC or Cloud in the WinZip toolbar under the Unzip/Share tab.

How do I access virtual hard drive?

Go through the steps below:

1. Right-click on the Windows icon.
2. From the list, select Disk Management.
3. Click on the action and select Attach VHD.
4. Browse the VHD/VHDX file and click OK.
5. Wait for a few seconds; the partition will now be available as below.

What are virtual drives?

A virtual hard drive file is a container file that acts similar to a physical hard drive. Like a physical hard drive, a virtual hard drive file contains a file system, and it can contain an operating system, applications and data.