Daemon Tools: tips and tutorial

In this tutorial we will show you the best tips about Daemon Tools and instructions on how to set up the tool.

Daemon Tools tutorial

Install the latest version of Daemon Tools. The lite version is available for free download from CHIP Online.
During the installation, the program automatically sets up a new virtual drive on your PC.
Start Daemon Tools. In the main menu your virtual drive is shown at the bottom of the screen, above you can see your images.
You can add new images using the plus symbol on the left. The formats MDS, MDX, B5T, B6T, BWT, CCD, CUE, ISZ, NRG, CDI, ISO, APE and FLAC are supported.
You can integrate a second drive using the "Add virtual DT drive" or "Add virtual SCSI drive" option.
Right-click to remove individual drives or adjust their options. For example, you can change the drive letter.
To create an image from a drive, select the "Image creation" option. Then you can select the drive, the reading speed and the destination folder.

Select the custom installation to deselect additional programs and toolbars that would otherwise be installed automatically.
By right-clicking on a virtual drive, you can change the manufacturer and model in addition to the drive letter in the properties.
Activate the "Check for updates" option in the Daemon Tools settings so that the program can automatically check for updates.
Under the "Shortcut" item you can define shortcuts for ejecting images or integrating them into the first drive.
If desired, a proxy server can be entered in the "Connection" tab.

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