How to Install an Old Computer Game Without a Disc Drive?
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CuriousCat92
I'm trying to play an old computer game that I loved, but my new computer doesn't have a disc drive. I do have a portable DVD drive, but I want to know if I can create an .iso image so I can play my game without having to use it. Additionally, I need to create an ISO image of my Windows drive for recovery reasons. I'm running Windows 10 and could use help figuring this out.
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Try using ImgBurn to make a backup to a flash drive. Once you have it on the flash drive, you can install it right from there onto your PC, and it should work just fine!
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You should check out Daemon Tools Lite for this. It's great for mounting .iso files. If your game disc has any copy protection, you might need something like Alcohol 120% to create a working image. That said, if the game is really old, it might not even be protected, so Daemon Tools could be enough for your needs. Just some food for thought!
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Not an expert, but maybe you can just drag the ISO off the disc onto your desktop? That could be a pretty straightforward way to get it.
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HelpMePlease97: I’m not sure how to do that!
TechSavvy101: Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The files you see on the disc aren't the same as an .iso file. An .iso is a container that holds the entire disk image. To bypass the need for the physical CD, you can use software like Daemon Tools to mount the image virtually.