nsane.forums Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Microsoft has released a new tool that will allow users of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 to mount ISO disk image files as virtual CD-ROM drive which should help with installs of Windows 8.Microsoft has released a new tool today that should make quite a few folks happy who have struggled to find easy to use software to mount .ISOs in older versions of Windows. The application allows users of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 to mount ISO disk image files as virtual CD-ROM drive which should help with installs of Windows 8 and other software.Microsoft notes that the application, while built by the company, will not receive support and users should install it at their own risk. In addition, those of you with Windows 8 do not need to install the application as that platform supports native ISO mounting.This application will likely be widely used as options available for older version of Windows to mount .ISOs are either riddled with bolt-ons and are free, or are a premium product. This free application will make it easier for those user to be able to download a Windows 8 .ISO from Microsoft and install the software without having to utilize third-party software. The Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel utility enables users of Windows XP, Vista, and 7 to mount ISO disk image files as virtual CD-ROM drives. This can be highly useful for reading disk images to install software or recover backup files. Notes: This tool is not supported by Microsoft; use at your own risk. Windows 8 users do NOT need this tool.Download: Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 It's available since 2001, according to Wikipedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted April 25, 2013 Administrator Share Posted April 25, 2013 It's available since 2001, according to Wikipedia.Comments on the OA say that it was only available to MSDN members. Also, this might have been upgraded to work with Windows 7 and 64-bit OSs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylemessiah Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Looks like its just an update of an old app which has been around foreverwhich should help with installs of Windows 8 and other software. Why would it help with Windows 8 installs exactly?For me im sticking with Imdisk, which does more than this ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiPirate Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 There are plenty ISO mounting softwares freely available which are better than MS virtual CD-ROM like wincdemu(has portable version also), virtual clone drive, daemon tools........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 microClown could direct users to free tools , but their proud is killing them , make them make an unnecessary tool :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrEzi Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 If they would release a tool that will alter the Win8 image to be actually more customizable, gave users a choice between ModernUI and Aero, then it _could_ help improve the sales of Win8.And not another Virtual ISO mounter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Comments on the OA say that it was only available to MSDN members. Also, this might have been upgraded to work with Windows 7 and 64-bit OSs.Chip.de has it e.g. since 2007 in it's download repertoire, MajorGeeks since 2004, there will be much more sites with even earlier dates. It's like re-inventing the wheel, the news suggests it is something completely new but it's old like pit coal. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastrahl Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 It's just an update that bring out the Windows 8 incompatibility since there is already a tool included. Nothing really changed, and I doubt it's really 64 bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted April 25, 2013 Administrator Share Posted April 25, 2013 It's like re-inventing the wheel, the news suggests it is something completely new but it's old like pit coal. :lol:That's NeoWin for you. :tehe:Still, I'm sure people might be interested in it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sure, that field on the market probably needs more competition. :P :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigaspace Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wow, amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalaffa Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wow, amazing...Either you are being ironic or you did not read the prior replies in the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroglu Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thanks for the share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKnight Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks for the share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suguru Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Isn't it easier to just unpack the ISO with i.e. 7-Zip? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPG Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 gracias amigos por este post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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