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with the 

Standard

copy method used by Virtual CD. This is why we have introduced 2 new options,

called 

Correction 1

and 

Correction 2

. In most cases, one of these copy methods will be able to

create your virtual CD. Unfortunately, there is no way to know ahead of time which method you
need to use; only trial and error will tell you. Theoretically, "Correction 2" is the most advanced
method, but it also has its disadvantages.

Overview of copy methods:

To save space on your hard disk, select a 

Data compression

method to reduce the size of your vir-

tual CD. It is difficult to say exactly how much space can be saved in a given case; Virtual CD gives
you a rough estimate when you select a compression method. When you use the 

Correction 2

copy

method, data cannot be compressed and this option is automatically deactivated.
With 

Correction 1

, data compression may actually result in the data volume being enlarged rather

reduced, so we recommend de-activating the compression for this copy method as well.

If the estimate given indicates only a slight reduction in data volume, it's best not to use data com-
pression at all (select 

None

). This is because data compression uses up processor capacity not only

when you create the virtual CD but also every time you access it, which can slow things down con-
siderably, especially in older systems with processors that operate at <150 MHz or slower.

The option to 

Ignore defective sectors

is useful if your source CD was created with defective sec-

tors. This option should only be activated if attempts to create a virtual CD without this option have
already failed. With the Correction 1 and Correction 2 copy methods, this option has no effect and is
automatically de-activated.

Click on 

Next

to continue.

The next window only opens if the source CD contains 

audio data

. If the source is purely a data CD,

this and the next window are not shown, so you can skip the next page or two of these instructions.

10

• Fastest method
• Data can be compressed

• Relatively fast
• Data may be compressible

Can copy almost any CD

Does not work with all CDs

CD may not work

• Relatively slow
• Data cannot be compressed
• Not compatible with all CD drives
• Not supported in Windows 2000

Standard

Correction 1

Correction 2

Method

Advantages

Disadvantages

Summary of Contents for VIRTUAL CD v3

Page 1: ...Manual Network Edition...

Page 2: ...hat are under license and you create multiple virtual images of such CDs or if you use a physical CD and a virtual version of the same CD simultaneously on different computers you may be in violation...

Page 3: ...on 6 First Steps 7 Creating a Virtual CD 7 Inserting a Virtual CD 13 Using the Virtual CD Management Program 13 Starting the Virtual CD Management Program 13 Deleting Virtual CDs 14 Adding Existing Vi...

Page 4: ...CDs on hard disks using highly efficient data compression techniques The first step is to create virtual CDs from your original CDs These are stored on your hard disk in container files also called i...

Page 5: ...nction System Requirements Virtual CD generally works on all systems that run Windows since it is a Windows device driver that requires few resources Your system should meet the following minimum spec...

Page 6: ...f this is not the case double click on My Computer in your Explorer and then on the symbol for the drive where you inserted the Virtual CD program CD Now you should see the contents of the program CD...

Page 7: ...t the original CD from which you want to create a virtual image into your CD drive Make sure the CD is not scratched or dirty Wait a few seconds for Windows to detect the CD Note Make sure the CD is n...

Page 8: ...to do this Virtual CD has to know which directory to store the new image file in and under what name Virtual CD will suggest a path which is actually a default you can configure in the Virtual CD Man...

Page 9: ...or music CDs so you won t have to worry about it again Click on Next to continue In this window you can select the tracks from the source CD to be included on the virtual CD This window also shows tec...

Page 10: ...nly a slight reduction in data volume it s best not to use data com pression at all select None This is because data compression uses up processor capacity not only when you create the virtual CD but...

Page 11: ...rference If this happens try the analog option With this option the CD is played and then recorded from the computer s sound card Use the Test recording function to check the volume settings Click on...

Page 12: ...leave this option de selected and have you load the CD manually when it s finished The Start program option is described in detail in the on line Help program Click on Finish to begin the actual copyi...

Page 13: ...mand a list of all your vir tual CDs is shown The one you choose here is loaded into the virtual CD drive selected Now you can work with your virtual CD as though it was a real CD Using the Virtual C...

Page 14: ...f you have a virtual CD that you no longer need you can delete it using the Virtual CD Management program Select the virtual CD you want to delete in the upper right hand window pane and click on the...

Page 15: ...n the Search button the following dialog box opens Enter the directory that the Manager should Search in and click on Start searching The image files found are listed in the lower half of the dialog b...

Page 16: ...CD the CD contents are shown here Select the desired track s The option to Store audio tracks in buffer is very useful if for example you want to create a virtual CD with tracks from different source...

Page 17: ...he CDDB Service If your computer does not have Internet access you should deactivate this option When you make a virtual CD the Image Wizard offers to Automatically create a directory for the new imag...

Page 18: ...d read me file under Start Programs Virtual CD 3 read me for assistance Up to date information about the program is posted our Web site at www virtualcd online com where you can also download any Serv...

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