How to handle a disk image

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A disk image is a raw copy of a media like a DVD, for example. There are numerous formats, depending on the software used to create it. But how it is possible to read any of these files without having all of these programs? So in this method we will show you how to rip, edit and burn any image.

IsoBuster, firstly, is capable of handling an extremely large number of file formats, image and is very easy to use. You will be able to convert as many as 31 different types of images to the standard iso. You can then edit this file with newly created Virtual CloneDrive. Finally, BurnAware Free Edition allows you to burn your data, before or after any changes.

Step 1: Open your file with IsoBuster
The first step will allow us to get rid of the problem of image format. IsoBuster will indeed generate an iso from any image file formats among 31 listed on the following image.

1. Download and install IsoBuster. Note that the software offers the use of an additional toolbar. Feel free to uncheck the boxes.
2. In the "File" menu, select "Open Image File" and browse your hard drive for the file in question. The structure of the image will appear in the left side of the window.
3. Then click on the top of the tree and choose the first entry in the menu "Retrieving ... .
4. Select the target folder where your iso file will be created and run the procedure.

The duration of this stage depends on the speed of your machine. Once done, you're in possession of an iso file that you can handle without difficulty with other software.

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Step 2: Burn your image with BurnAware Free Edition
If your concern was simply to save the contents of your image on an optical media, BurnAware Free Edition will help you. Here's how:

1. Download and install BurnAware Free Edition.
2. Depending on the size of your image, select the CD or DVD.
3. Then select the link "Burn Image".
4. Browse your directories for the image previously created and run the burn by clicking on the red button located in the upper right corner of the window.

Step 3: Mount your image with Virtual CloneDrive
In case you want to use the image or change it, you can "mount" a virtual drive with Virtual CloneDrive. The procedure is as follows:

1. Download and install Virtual CloneDrive. This requires the establishment of restart that you need to accept.
2. Browse your directories for the iso image created in step 1.
2. Make a right-click to your file and select the "Run ... In the context menu.
4. Go to your Computer. The files in the image are now accessible via a virtual drive.

You can then copy them to another directory to change. Remember not to take your picture at the end of operation via the icon located in tray.