Attaching ISO Images in Windows

attaching ISO image to Windows virtual machine

Several folks noticed that I used a third-party tool to attach an ISO image in a Windows virtual machine. Thought it might be valuable to comment upon the tool I was using. It is freeware and can be downloaded from this website:

http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm

  1. Once installed, mount an ISO image:
    • Right-Click the “MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD Manager” icon.
    • From the popup menu, select “Virtual CD…” | “Mount…” | “No Media…” | “Mount…”
    • In the browser, navigate and highlight your ISO image.
    • Click the Open button to attach the ISO image.
  2. Validate the mounted ISO image:
    • Open Windows Explorer.
    • Look for a new DVD Drive.
    • Double click the new DVD drive letter, and see your files.
  3. Mount more ISO images, if you need them. Additional drive letters will be added.
    • The total number of mounted drives is limited. To alter the default limit, using the “Set Number of Drives” menu item.
  4. Unmount all ISO images.
    • Right-Click the “MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD Manager” icon.
    • From the popup menu, select “Unmount All Drives”.