How to create a virtual disk using the program Alcohol 52%

Optical discs, once very popular, are gradually disappearing into the past. Despite this, the network lacks their images. They are often distributed installation files of programs and games. In addition, it is sometimes necessary to create a virtual disk for own needs (legal).

Yes, the network lacks a variety of programs to create such carriers. Unfortunately, for the highest quality of them have to pay, but with a pirated software to communicate do not advise. So how do you create a virtual disk without paying money to the creators of the programs, but without violating the laws?

It's very simple: you just need to download the free program Alcohol 52%. If you are a little experienced user, you probably know her "big brother" - the program with the index of 120%. The differences between them are not significant, as in the free version you can not record physical disks, and there are minimal functional limitations that only a professional can feel.

So, install the program downloaded from the official site. After completing the installation, she will prompt you to specify the number of virtual drives. We choose their number at will, after which we continue to think about how to create a virtual disk.

There are two ways. Firstly, you could download an image from the Internet. Then you need to find the "File" menu, select "Open" in it. Specify the program path to your image, after which it appears in the main application window. Click on it with the right mouse button and select the "Mount Image" item.

There is a way easier. Open "My Computer" and carefully look at the list of CD / DVD-drives. Did you notice the virtual disk that the program for the virtual disk created? Click on its icon with the right mouse button and again select the "Mount Image" item, indicating the program path to it.

If you need to create a virtual disk using a real optical media, you need to do it differently. Open the program, in the left part of its window we search for the item "Creating images". We insert the disk into the drive, then click on it with the left mouse button. A window opens in which you will have to select "Destination" for the newly created image, its name and format. Press the "Start" button and wait for the result. If all goes well, Alcohol 52% will notify you of this and automatically pull out the drive tray with the disk.

What are good virtual drives? The most important reason for using them is reading speed, which in this case is limited only by the characteristics of your hard drive. When using a new-fangled SSD-disk, this indicator will be just cosmic. If you run a game with it, then it will start almost instantly. Finally, you can forget about the annoying noise of the disc spinning in the drive, and even the licensed media will not be wasted.

As you can see, even a beginner can create a virtual disk. In this there are no difficulties and pitfalls. Just use our recommendations and do not be afraid to make a mistake! After all, all the professionals, too, once were newcomers ...