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The thread discusses attempts to create a virtual CD drive on Windows 7 Pro using tools like Microsoft VCdControlTool and MagicDisk, but encounters issues such as access permissions and software not loading. The original poster wants to avoid physically inserting a game CD to run a program, seeking alternative solutions for mounting ISO files. A user recommends WinCDEmu as a simple and effective tool for mounting ISO images, implying it may resolve the original poster's problem. Overall, the thread reflects troubleshooting efforts with some suggested solutions, highlighting challenges with certain virtual drive programs.
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errolgreer

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I have tried to create a virtual CD drive using the Microsoft VCdControlTool. I copied the VCdRom.sys file to System32\drivers as specified, but when I run VCdControlTool, and click on Driver Control, I get the message "Cannot Open SCM:Access is denied. If I run it as Administrator, it shows the driver, but the button "Install Driver is grayed out.

Basically, I have a program that requires the CD to be inserted in the CD drive. I wish to avoid having to physically insert it every time I use the program.

Are there better apps to do this ? (Windows 7 Pro)
 

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Since posting the above, I installed a program called MagicDisk. When I try to run this program, nothing happens! ie It just doesn't load. I checked TaskManager and there is no sign of it running. I see it is a 2009 program, So I downloaded the Windows 7 install file, But still no luck.
 

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It sounds like you are attempting to defeat copy protection on the original Media. If this program is a Music CD or Movie CD, you are violating DRM copyright protection, and we cannot help you there. I've tried a number of these virtual CD or DVD programs and I've never seen one that actually works.

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The CD I want to put into a virtual drive is for a program I purchased called MS Combat Flight Simulator WWII Europe Series. I run it with no problems, but one has to have the physical CD in the CD drive. I just want to avoid having to load it every time I run the program. So I really just want a virtual drive letter available to put the ISO into!
 

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