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What is an ISO image?
First off, for those that are unsure what an ISO file is, here is a Wikipedia entry that can help you out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_image
I tend to think of it like a ZIP file containing everything that you had on your CD, useful for backing up your CD/DVD media.
Using ISO
I like to archive discs to ISO often, and consolidate similar programs onto DVD (since many of my discs aren't filled to capacity). To do this, I've used CD Burner XP Pro quite often, which is an EXCELLENT program - read my review here.
However, sometimes I want to quickly create an ISO without having to wait for the program to load, dig through the menu options, and go through a bunch of steps to perform a singular task. I know, lazy, right? ;)
I know that there probably are a number of free ISO creation tools out there, but the one that I've been using lately is Lucersoft ISO creator.
This utility downloads as an exe, and no install is required. You simply run the file, and LCISOCreator will scan your system for optical media drives. Insert the disc you want to archive, select the appropriate drive, and select 'create iso'. You will be prompted to select an output file location to store the newly created ISO.
Easy as that. Give it a shot and tell me what you think (or if you have any great alternatives!).
How to access ISO files?
See this excellent article by Tim Fehlman over at Daily Cup of Tech.
Alternates:
2 comments:
hey, how long did it take you to actually create the file, its taking a really long time on my comp, is there other no install programs
Not long at all. A good alternative is ISORecorder: http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm - check it out if you have issues with lucersoft.
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