VirtualDrive^® 14 Pro

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"a usable user interface, and strong operating system integration, all of which make this package a must-have for anyone who works with lots of CDs and DVDs."

PC Magazine 5 Stars

"Your jaw will literally drop at the speed difference" ... more

"Definitely worth your attention if your aim is convenience or better game performance"

"I like this application. It operates trouble-free and performs as advertised"

"VirtualDrive from FarStone is the answer. It works flawlessly and it´s worth the money."

"VirtualDrive is handy for gamers and travelers because you don´t need to carry the original CD-ROMs"

"Easy to use, elegantly designed, and truly useful"

"Optimize running speed of your games and software"

"A monumental phenomenon that is sweeping the market by storm"

"VirtualDrive is an excellent piece of software and the people at FarStone have clearly done their homework"

"Recommended!"

"We appreciate the numerous functions of the program, which justify its price"

I can NOT count the times your software has saved me

I am no one special, just an ordinary computer user. I have used your program for many years now. I can´t imagine not having your software on my PC. I can´t count the times I have been required to insert a CD to make an update on my PC. Or have to re-install a program for it to work correctly. I travel and do not take all my CD´s with me, but I do carry my VCDs with me everywhere. I can NOT count the times your software has saved me. Having complete access to ALL of my software, ALL the time is “priceless”. Thanks for the fantastic software.

Without a doubt the best product I have ever used

Superior results, especially for the mobile traveler with a laptop. I can take all my entertainment CDs with me on my VirtualDrive. I have been using this product for 3 years.

Best software I have ever purchased

I use VirtualDrive for my personal business. No more shuffling of CDs. I have loaded 27GB on one VirtualDrive.

We would recommend VirtualDrive Network to any school

We purchased the FarStone VirtualDrive Network last year for use in our elementary school (K-4) computer lab. It has met, if not surpassed, our expectations for the lab environment. Looking forward, we would like to incorporate its use across our LAN, so that the students can access the same applications from their classrooms. Application setup on our server was not difficult, nor was installation on client machines. We would recommend VirtualDrive Network to any school needing an easy, fast, and reliable means to share applications.

We have been very happy with the results and receive many visits from other schools

The major benefit of VirtualDrive has been not having to handle any more CDs. We took all of the software programs, such as Kid Pix Studio, that normally need to be in the CD-ROM drive and now run them off a single work server using VirtualDrive. I have been very impressed with the access speed and can even run the programs on computers that do not have CD-ROM drives.

We have no more lost or damaged CDs. I plan to expand the use of VirtualDrive by networking the classroom and library research computers to the work server. This will provide easy access to CD-ROM-based encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases. We have been very happy with the results and receive many visits from other schools that are interested in following the same program.

Why did we wait so long to get this software?

We purchased FarStone Technology´s VirtualDrive Network software to eliminate the necessity of having teachers map and load CDs in each of their students´ computers. The software installation was very simple and easy to accomplish. With just a little training, teachers have adapted quickly to the use of VirtualDrive and asked:
"Why did we wait so long to get this software?"

I wish I had found this virtual CD software years ago!

I´m very excited about this excellent product. My embroidery biz uses a lot of artwork and I have hundreds of CDs to manage. Searching for artwork on many CDs used to be so time consuming and is MUCH faster and easier now. I wish I had found this virtual CD software years ago!

VirtualDrive keeps those important CDs in my reach at all times.

I am a programmer and I use VirtualDrive for two main applications. One of them is quick conversion and mounting of Isis from the MSDN library, and the other is keeping an always ready image of my machine´s OS, and application CDs such as Office which seem to always be scattered when I need them because Office is calling for the original CD. VirtualDrive keeps those important CDs in my reach at all times. I have three licenses for it and it is on all of my machines - two laptops and a desktop. My wife has even found the joys of VirtualDrive--she uses it to cache her game CDs and run them as fast as possible.

I love it when things work as they should

I did download the VirtualDrive 12 you suggested and it works fantastic! Thanks also to FarStone for giving me the $19.99 upgrade option and the instant electronic delivery. I love it when things work as they should. Best wishes to you and FarStone,

I have probably saved several hundred dollars

My main use for it is to protect the original CD's for my kids' learning programs. They used to scratch the discs to the point of uselessness very quickly, so instead, I keep the originals now and I put whatever program they want on their computer until they don't want it anymore. The kids can have many games installed on the same computer with no risk of destruction. I have probably saved several hundred dollars because I didn't have to buy replacements.

I know it' s not magic, but it seems to be. Job well done!

I've begun to use Virtual Drive 12, initially downloaded as a (probable) means of speeding up occasional game play, which it does in spades! (As though I had time for it! - I'm ancient and have a particular fondness for the slightly-less-ancient Lucas Arts Star Wars shoot 'em up games - - XWing/Tie, etc. - - as stress-relieving entertainment.)

In real life, Im a consulting engineer with need for a wide array of reference materials, and a serious appreciation for anything that genuinely helps to speed my work. As with many busy folks, I don't wait well, and have just constructed a new quad-core super-go-fast machine to help alleviate delay issues with drawings and large spreadsheets, especially with interrelated multitasking. Games are a fun outlet, but Virtual Drive is emerging as a professional necessity in the quest for speed.

Virtual Drive is remarkably simple and intuitive, and a terrific help in eliminating "in-drive" disc requirements, and in obliterating disc delays. Additionally, some older discs are getting a bit scruffy, and this alternative will prevent further handling/use damage. It copies expertly and with uncanny accuracy. Very versatile with alternative formats.

I know it's not magic, but it seems to be. Job well done!!

As I work with it, I am coming to understand its remarkable potential. I see now that it can provide a high-speed substitute for all of my professional reference CDs, such as for CAD symbols, forms, fonts, info libraries, etc. Though a lifelong and arguably well-justified skeptic, I'm getting excited - it will save many valuable hours. Interestingly, after only a few applications I'm now looking at every CD I use frequently as a candidate for conversion. Am archiving copies of the virtual CDs in satellite storage (HDDs are cheap - time isn't.)

My sole suggestion would be to include a simple animation during search operations indicating that there's something happening - there are long and disquieting "dry spells" while the computer is "thinking" during which one is tempted to kill the thing and start over. Perhaps a simple message that delays may continue for minutes (seems a lifetime if you're a skeptic) while the program and disc are shaking hands would suffice.

Thanks for a great product.

Our customers will find VirtualDrive to be very useful and convenient

VirtualDrive's unique capability to enhance user mobility is a perfect fit for a Tablet PC designed to provide full-function computing in an ultra-mobile form factor. Our customers will find VirtualDrive to be very useful and convenient.

VirtualDrive is one of the most stable and solid pieces of software

We have never encountered any problems. It is a timesaver in the school environment; it eliminates the need for students to handle expensive software and allows students to have a wider selection of software

1. What are the differences between VirtualDrive Pro 12 and 14?

   There are additional features included in VirtualDrive Pro 14. The new version uses FarStone's latest technology containing innovative display mode. highly-efficient drive module, blu-ray disk support, touch screen support and more. The concise operating process makes it easier to complete the operation. See more differences under the "Compare Editions" tab.

2. What is VirtualDrive Pro?

   VirtualDrive Pro 14 CD emulator converts CDs and unprotected DVDs into compressed images, or “virtual discs,” which it plays in any one ofup to 23 “virtual drives.” These virtual drives, created in the software, show up as drive letters in Windows® Explorer and run directly on the hard drive with access rates up to 200 times faster the CD/DVD-ROM drives. The result is more responsive, quieter playback, less wear and tear on a computer’s hardware, and complete freedom from physical discs, which can then be left at home, safe from theft or damage.

3. How does VirtualDrive work?

   VirtualDrive converts game and application discs into MP3-like files, or “virtual discs.” It also creates up to 23 "virtual drives" and fools Windows into treating them as physical CD/DVD-ROM drives. These virtual drives appear as drive letters in Windows Explorer. You can run several virtual CDs simultaneously (one virtual CD (VCD) per virtual drive), swapping them out via hot keys. Since virtual CDs play directly on your hard drive, they have much faster access rates than physical CDs in a CD/DVD-ROM drive.

4. What exactly is a virtual drive?

   It is a CD emulation device that emulates the functionality of a CD/DVD-ROM drive, and appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. A virtual drive runs Virtual CDs (or VCDs) at faster speeds than a physical disc.

5. How many VCDs can VirtualDrive operate?

   A.Users can operate several VCDs simultaneously in up to 23 “virtualdrives,” swapping them out for a seamless transition between volumes of a game. VirtualDrive’s simple, user-friendly GUI makes it easy to create unlimited VCDs, modify them with custom tracks and documentation, and manage them in a searchable virtual CD library.

6. How do I create a virtual drive?

   virtual drive emulates the functionality of a physical drive and appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. To create a virtual drive:
   Right click icon of VirtualDrive Pro on the right corner of your computer, click New Virtual Drive. Then check drive letter as you like to create new virtual drive.

7. Does VirtualDrive support compression?

   Yes. VirtualDrive’s average compression ratio is usually about 10-30%. For the uncompressed CD titles, the compression ratio can be as high as 50%.

8. How much memory does VirtualDrive use?

   VirtualDrive is a new device for your system. It uses 64 KB of memory to cache the most recently used data for each VirtualDrive.

9. Can I build a VCD from selected files on my computer, network server or CD-ROM disc?

   Yes. You create an ISO9660 CD-ROM image file from the selected files by using a CD-R burning software (for example, Adaptec Easy CD Creator). And then use the "Convert ISO9660 image to VCD" function of VDN admin program, to import it into the VDN file CD jukeboxes.

10. What is the difference between the VirtualDrive evaluation version and the licensed version?

    VirtualDrive evaluation period consists of a 14-Day time limit. The licensed version of VirtualDrive imposes none of these limits and allows for the creation of up-to 23 virtual drives and an unlimited number of VCD files to be created.

11. Where may I purchase FarStone software?

    FarStone Technology products may be from our online product pages or from any of our reseller partners.  If you originally purchased Virtual Drive from an authorized FarStone Technology Value Added Reseller (VAR), you may wish to purchase any additional licenses through that reseller.

12. What are the latest prices?

    The latest prices (MSRP) for FarStone Technology software are posted on the website. 

13. How are your products licensed?

    Each product is licensed per machine, unless otherwise stated (i.e, purchasing a multiple license bundle). If you wish to install and activate the product on multiple machines, you will need to purchase additional licenses.

14. If I purchase VirtualDrive software, do I download it, or will you send me official product CDs in the mail?

    You will have the option during the purchase to request a VirtualDrive downloaded product CD by mail (for a small shipping fee), or you may choose to download the software. The download comes in the form of a small installer to install the software in Windows.

15. When deal with UDF higher version (such as 2.4 or 2.6), I can not use Virtual Drive normally. How to solve?

    To solve the problem, you can use following method to covert ISO:
    1. Open such an ISO with open source tool 7-zip, and uncompress all files into a local temporary folder.
    2. Enter "Create a Virtual CD from files/folders", and add all the uncompressed files in step 1. Please make sure to keep the directory structure of original CD/DVD.
    3. After that, use function "Create a Virtual CD from files/folders" to create virtual CD.
    4. Add virtual CD to cabinet.
    Note: This solution is invalid to some some Encryption CD or speical format CD.

16. Does VirtualDrive support compression?

    Yes. VirtualDrive´s average compression ratio is usually about 10-30%. For the uncompressed CD title, the compression ratio can be as high as 50%.

17. How much memory does VirtualDrive use?

    VirtualDrive is a new device for your system. It uses 64 KB of memory to cache the most recently used data for each VirtualDrive.

18. Can I build a VCD from selected files on my computer, network server or CD-ROM disc?

    Yes. You must first create an ISO 9660 CD-ROM image file from the selected files by using a CD-R burning software (for example, Adaptec Easy CD Creator). Then, use the "Convert ISO9660 image to VCD" function to import it into the VirtualDrive file CD jukeboxes.

19. How many VCDs can VirtualDrive operate?

    Users can simultaneously operate VCDs in up to 23 virtual drives, swapping them out for a seamless transition. VirtualDrive Pro 14’s simple, user-friendly GUI makes it easy to create unlimited VCDs, modify them with custom tracks and documentation, and manage them in a searchable virtual CD library.

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