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The thread discusses using Elby Virtual CloneDrive as a free and effective solution for mounting ISO images on Windows 7 x32, with the original poster reporting success after some fiddling. Others express mixed opinions, with one mentioning past issues using the software and another confirming that VirtualCloneDrive works well. Overall, the thread leans toward a positive view of VirtualCloneDrive as a reliable alternative for virtual disk mounting.

jimbo45

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Hi guys it's a bit fiddly to use but this program actuually works
Elby Virtual Clone

elby Virtual CloneDrive - Free ISO Mounting Utility For Vista - Greg's Cool [Insert Clever Name] of the Day

don't worry about the date on the blog -- the software is updated since then and works on W7 X32.
It doesn't actually say VISTA but it works !!.

You need Version 5.4.1.1

Re-boot after installing the driver - it doesn't tell you to do it.
To mount the image go in Windows explorer - You'll see a device BD-ROM(n) where N is a letter
Right click against that
you'll see Virtual Clone Drive
Then Mount / Unmount /eject.
Works and is FREE.

I'm not sure how many virtual devices it can manage -- ONE is fine for me.

Can't get a screen dump currently as I'm fiddling around with some multi-media at the moment.

That was my LAST issue with W7 X-32 -- Alcohol 52 didn't work -- now I have an alternate so 100% happy.

Cheers
jimbo
 

BlackWolf

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never liked elby to be honest. used it a couple of years ago and it caused more problems than it solved. but maybe I'll give it a shot, thanks anyway.