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  • jif
    Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 52

    #1

    virtual dvd drive ?

    new to linux
    installed ubuntu and i 'm trying to learn about it
    i wondered if there was a program to load a virtual dvd drive and run a dvd image file
    thanks
  • kourkoutas
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 25

    #2
    If i'm not mistaken in Ubuntu 10.04 if you right click on an iso file and select open with there's an option "Archive Mounter". This should mount the selected image.

    Alternatively, you can try following the options given in the following sites:
    Easy way of Mount/Unmount .iso Images in Ubuntu|Ubuntu Geek

    Mount and Unmout ISO images without burning them|Ubuntu Geek

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    • RSwire
      DK Veteran
      • Jun 2010
      • 1247

      #3
      Here try this it creates a vitual cd drive, worked well for my needs.


      Virtual_CD_9.3.0.0.Incld.Serial.rar
      A DAY YOU DIDN'T LEARN SOMTHING NEW IS A WASTED DAY.

      Please don't pm me for keys, that is what the forum is for.

      If it helped, please use the thanks button, if thanks isn't enough use the scales.

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      • inflatable_raft
        Newbie
        • Jun 2010
        • 4

        #4
        The question was about Linux, Virtal CD is for Windows.

        For Linux you don't need any additional software, Linux can do that out of the box. Just see in one of the links posted in the first reply or type in a terminal:
        sudo mount -o loop <path-to-iso> <mountpoint>

        For example, your iso file is cdimage.iso and you want see it as /media/cdrom

        sudo mount -o loop cdimage.iso /media/cdrom

        The directory /media/cdrom must preexist, you can create it with sudo mkdir /media/cdrom

        Unmount it after use with sudo umount /media/cdrom

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        • jeff114
          Junior Member
          • Jan 2010
          • 25

          #5
          Hello,
          you could try the graphical software AcetoneISO2.

          AcetoneISO Official Website


          If you mount with cli, it's a good idea to add the type ( mount -o loop -t iso9660 image.iso /mount/point


          Jeff

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          • jif
            Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 52

            #6
            thank for the help
            got it sorted now

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            • ppponky143
              Newbie
              • Dec 2010
              • 4

              #7
              install a virtual drive appplication like power iso or daemon lite, or virtual clone drive or alcohol 120% etc. some of them are free and everyone works the same. after installing open the application from the programs menu or desktop shortcut if you made one. Then set the number of drives you want 2-3 or whatever. also search for the option auto mount images at stert up, check it if you dont want to remount everytime you switch on your computer.
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              • ppponky143
                Newbie
                • Dec 2010
                • 4

                #8
                You appear to have misunderstood how ISO's and Operating systems work. The ISO must be mounted by the operating system into as virtual CD/DVD drive.
                if you have deleted the OS to install XP via the ISO, which by the way is probably illegal unless you have a legitimate original disc and cd key; then there is nothing there to mount the image.
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