subject: How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7 or Vista [print this page] How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7 or Vista
If you just need to mount an ISO image in Windows 7 or Vista, unfortunately...Microsoft haven't provided a freeware utility for us to mount ISO Images in Windows 7 or Vista. But what's nice is that there is also another one can achieve it. It is called Virtual Clone Drive which allow you to mount .ISO, .CCD, .DVD, .IMG, .UDF and .BIN files. Firstly, download the utility (link below) and start the setup process.
Then select Yes or OK at the hardware prompt and continue. You might have to restart your computer to take effects. Now you can mount any ISO image by just double-clicking on the file. Of course, you can also right-click on the cd-rom drive to mount or unmount an image.
Notes: If you are going to reinstall this utility, make sure you uninstall it first, or you'll BSOD yourself repeatedly. Remember as of the latest version, this utility should work on Windows 7 or Vista 64 bit edition.
Alternatives
--Virtual CD-ROM (Microsoft) This utility does not work in Windows Vista
--MagicDisk This is a nice, free utility with more features, but it's not quite as simple to use.
--Alcohol 52% Free version of Alcohol 120, but it bundles a browser toolbar that they claim isn't spyware ( unacceptable).
--Daemon Tools Well known tool, but the latest version installs spyware on your computer, and the old version doesn't work in Vista or 7.
You can choose what you like from the list showed above or you can select the Virtual CloneDrive directly. That's depend on you...enjoy yourself!
