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    Virtual DVD drive software or equivalent?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by titaniummd, Jan 26, 2005.

  1. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    Virtual disk 8 is a program that lets you create a virtual CD Rom to run programs without a disk. Is there a DVD equivalent program that lets you load the DVD into the hard drive?

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    titaniummd, Jan 26, 2005
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    Samwise592 Notebook Consultant

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    i think alcahol 120% will make DVD immages, but why would you want to take up 4.7 or more gigs on your HD?

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    Samwise592, Jan 27, 2005
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  3. titaniummd

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    I was just thinking about that when travelling but a few movies will add up to 1/4 of the drive...

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    titaniummd, Jan 29, 2005
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  4. White Devil

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    Daemon tools allows you to have up to 6 virtual drives I think, and can use any image file as far as I know.

    http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/portal/portal.php
     
    White Devil, Jan 30, 2005
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    DVD Decrypter will allow you to rip a DVD to your HD. You can then dispose of any DVD options (2nd audio, 'making of' etc.) you don't want. PowerDVD can play the remaining files quite well.

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    olyteddy, Jan 30, 2005
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