Virtual CD V.2.06 - Copyright Microtest (c) 2000

  1. VirtualCD allows users to create CD images on local hard disks and access them as CDs. 
  
  2. Installation is easy, see further instructions below. Compatible with Win95/98/NT4.0
  
  3. VirtualCD is a Free demo offered by Microtest. Contact vcd@microtest.com for licensing.
  
  4. Contact vcd@microtest.com for distribution licensing.
  
  5. VirtualCD is a free demo and is not supported by Microtest other than informal email to      vcd@microtest.com
  
  6. Please contact vcd@microtest.com with any bugs, issues, success stories, etc.

To get the most out of this product, please read the online documentation. It includes tips, step-by-step instructions, and examples of how to perform common tasks with the software.

The following are requirements that you must pay particular
attention to, tips, and known limitations:

*  In Windows 95 and Windows 98, CD-ROM read-ahead MUST be 
   turned off for the software to function. In most cases this setting is 
   changed automatically for you during installation; however, occasionally 
   Virtual CD will not turn the read ahead off automatically. In this situation you 
   will have to turn the read ahead off manually. You can refer to the User Guide for 
   instructions on how to do this.  
*  Direct X version 3 or above is required for this product.
   It is available for free from Microsoft, and is integrated
   into Windows 98.
*  If you plan on running new software from a CD image, create the
   image first and then run the install program for the software from
   the image, not from the CD-ROM. You should remember to remove the 
   original CD from the CD ROM drive before you do this.
*  If you already have software on your system that accesses a CD-ROM,
   and you want to use an image of the CD instead, it might be
   necessary to reinstall the software from the image.
*  Games will often have options for doing minimal installs or full
   installs.  Because all data will be accessed from the hard drive
   anyway, using a minimal install will conserve hard drive space.
*  For multiple-CD games or applications, create container files for
   each CD. If you mount all of the virtual CDs, some applications
   which are "smart" will detect each virtual CD from
   various Virtual CD drive letters as needed, without prompting you.
   This is a substantial enhancement from actual CD-ROMs for seamless
   game play.
   If the application prompts you instead, simply go to Virtual CD
   (for instance, by pressing ALT + TAB) and mount the requested
   virtual CD on the same drive letter as the previous one.
*  If you have a multi CD game or application that you would like to make
   into a virtual CD, you should note that you may not be able to fit all 
   of the CD ROMs onto your hard drive. This will depend on the amount of 
   hard drive space available on your machine.  In the event that you are 
   unable to load the full set onto your hard drive, you will have to use 
   the real CDs when the application requests a CD that you have not 
   made an image of on your hard drive.
*  If you set the Number of Drives to more drives than there
   are letters available, Windows may display CD-ROM
   properties and options for drives A and B. For example,
   you will not be able to format a floppy diskette. Correct
   the Number of Drives value to alleviate problems.
*  Creating a virtual CD from an existing virtual CD is 
   not supported.
*  If you choose to uninstall Virtual CD you should note that it is 
   necessary to reboot before the virtual drive is removed from 
   Explorer.
*  Certain audio elements of some games may rely on passing audio 
   directly into the sound card.  These elements will not be copied to 
   your virtual CD on your hard drive, and therefor will not be available
   when you play the game.

Technical support: vcdsupport@microtest.com
Website: http://www.microtest.com/

VirtualCD, Virtual CD-ROM and Microtest are trademarks of the Microtest corporation. Please contact vcd@microtest.com with all licensing issues. (c) 2000 Microtest, Inc. 4747 N. 22nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85016