The images - is a convenient file that can contain several other files or folders. The main convenience of it is that the image simulates the optical drive, if cheating the system. You can run the image and install the program as if it is doing with the disk drive through. These files can be created independently through special programs. In this article you will find a detailed guide to create a disk image file or an existing physical disk in your drive. Try to create your first image, along with the article.
Which program to choose to create a disk image
In the Internet you can find a great variety of specialized programs, such as:
- UltraISO;
- Alcohol;
- Daemon Tools;
- ISO Creator.
This article will use the program Daemon Tools, since it is easy to use and has a lot of different versions for every user. You can also choose a different program that is best for you, but they are roughly the same principle.
Go to the official website of Daemon Tools, to download the program https://www.daemon-tools.cc
How to make a disk image of the files
To create your own disk image from existing files and folders on your computer, follow this algorithm:
- Complete the download and installation of the program Daemon Tools Lite. You need is Lite version, since it is designed for a narrow range of applications and is easy to use, the other versions are designed for more advanced users.
- The installation does not take much of your time.
- After installation, you will find the program in the "Start" menu of the computer.
- As soon as Daemon Tools opens, locate and click on the "New Image" tab.
- In the window that appears click on the "Create an image of the data."
- This is where you configure your image.
- The first step is to select the files to be in the image. To do this, click on the plus sign in the upper right corner.
- Mark all the files on your computer to be placed in the image.
- The list will appear in a small window in the middle of the screen.
- As soon as you finish the choice, select the format of your image. If you do not know which it is better to choose, then prefer ISO is a standard and universal image.
- Now click on the "Save As" field and specify the folder in which the ready image will be saved. From there you will take it and you will use.
- When the entire setup is over, you can click on "Start" to start creating an image.
Wait until the image finishes its creation and verification. After that, you can take a ready-made ISO file in the folder you specified and use it.
How to create an image from the existing disk
Create an image from files is very convenient, however, when you already have any disk with the data, it will be easier to create an image from it, and not to overload the data to the computer and use the previous way.
- In the "New Image" menu you can see the "Create Disk" field. This is exactly the method that you will be useful in such a situation.
- Setting occurs fast enough: you need to select your optical drive in the "Drive" field. It already needs a disk with data.
- In the "Format" field, select the desired format of the future disk image.
- You can protect your image to open it only with a password. To do this, put a tick near the words "Protect", then twice the password twice. Do not forget it and do not tell the password to anyone.
- Also in the program are available advanced settings at the bottom of the window.
- They are suitable for advanced users who need to independently set the speed and profile settings. If you do not understand what it is, then it is better to postpone such a setting and not to open this parameter.
- Click "Start" and wait for the entry. Do not touch the drive at this moment and better deal with personal affairs. Once the image is completed, you can use it.
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