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How to use ISO files with Windows

The file ISO is a copy of a phisical disc (cd, dvd or blue ray). The fastest way to use it is making a disc
burning.

Otherwise it is possible to open the file without burning with all versions of windows.

Windows 8 has support for ISO files:

-Right click the iso file and mount:

-If this option isn’t present, right click the iso file, open with, and chose “Windows Explorer”, which will mount the iso as a
drive.

-In "My Computer", right click the virtual drive to unmount/eject the iso file:
Windows 7, VISTA, XP, 2000, ME and 98 have no support to use this file, but it's easy.
Just install only one of these free software listed:

Magic Disc (32/64 bit Win 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98):
Download link:
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm
Tutorial:
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-mount.htm
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-unmount.htm

WinCDEmu (32/64 bit Win 7, Vista, XP):


Download link:
http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/
Tutorial:
http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/tutorials/install/
http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/tutorials/mount/

Daemon Tools Lite (32/64 bit Win 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98) - Multilanguage:
Download link:
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads
http://www.filehippo.com/download_daemon_tools/
Tutorial:
http://daemon-help.com/en/installation_notes_lite.html
http://daemon-help.com/en/general_use_lite/quick_start_lite/just_installed.html

Alcohool 52% Free Editon (32/64 bit Win 7, Vista, XP) - Multilanguage:


Download link:
http://trial.alcohol-soft.com/en/downloadtrial.php
http://www.filehippo.com/download_alcohol_52/
Tutorial:
Please, see below

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STEP BY STEP SETUP AND HOW TO MOUNT ISO FILES WITH ALCOHOL 52%

Install Alcohol 52% Free Edition and not the Trial Version because it expires in few days.
They are equivalent.
-Restart Windows

-During installation, uncheck "Install the Alcohol Toolbar"and anything else.


-The only thing you need is the "Alcohol Core Files" and "Multilanguage Files" if you prefer.
-Leave the checkmark on "Run Alcohol 52%" and "Add Alcohol Virtual Drive at first run".
-This is the main screen of Alcohol 52%. Right click the vurtual drive letter to mount/unmount iso files.

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