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Virtual CD-RW is an easy to use virtual CD driver.
Because Virtual CD-RW is a kernel extension (driver), it looks exactly like a physical drive to all applications running on the Mac OS. Because it is a virtual CD that is stored in a file on your hard disk it is much faster than a physical CD
This is completely different from a disk image (.dmg) file created by the Mac OS X Disk Utility because disk image files do not appear to be inserted in a real optical drive so many software programs that require the CD to be found in a real optical drive simply do not work
Because Virtual CD-RW is a kernel extension (driver), it looks exactly like a physical drive to all applications running on the Mac OS. Because it is a virtual CD that is stored in a file on your hard disk it is much faster than a physical CD
This is completely different from a disk image (.dmg) file created by the Mac OS X Disk Utility because disk image files do not appear to be inserted in a real optical drive so many software programs that require the CD to be found in a real optical drive simply do not work
What's New
Version 1.1.4:
- Fixed to work with Mac OS X 10.7
- Fixes registration issues (you may need to Quit and relaunch for the Applications folder)
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
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Virtual CD-RW is an easy to use virtual CD driver.
Because Virtual CD-RW is a kernel extension (driver), it looks exactly like a physical drive to all applications running on the Mac OS. Because it is a virtual CD that is stored in a file on your hard disk it is much faster than a physical CD
This is completely different from a disk image (.dmg) file created by the Mac OS X Disk Utility because disk image files do not appear to be inserted in a real optical drive so many software programs that require the CD to be found in a real optical drive simply do not work with .dmg files but do work perfectly with a virtual drive like the one created by Virtual CD-RW.
Virtual CD-RW installs a CD icon on the Mac OS X menu bar and you use the CD icon in the menu bar to interact with the Virtual CD-RW.
Using Virtual CD-RW you can:
Virtual CD-RW is easy to use. Most operations can be completed in these easy steps:
And its free to try. Simply download Virtual CD-RW and try it free for 15 days. During the trial period, Virtual CD-RW is fully functional with no restrictions on its use.
Because Virtual CD-RW is a kernel extension (driver), it looks exactly like a physical drive to all applications running on the Mac OS. Because it is a virtual CD that is stored in a file on your hard disk it is much faster than a physical CD
This is completely different from a disk image (.dmg) file created by the Mac OS X Disk Utility because disk image files do not appear to be inserted in a real optical drive so many software programs that require the CD to be found in a real optical drive simply do not work with .dmg files but do work perfectly with a virtual drive like the one created by Virtual CD-RW.
Virtual CD-RW installs a CD icon on the Mac OS X menu bar and you use the CD icon in the menu bar to interact with the Virtual CD-RW.
Using Virtual CD-RW you can:
- Burn to a virtual CD to bin/cue format
- Insert and read from a virtual CD in bin/cue, iso, or cdr format
- Erase a virtual CD
Virtual CD-RW is easy to use. Most operations can be completed in these easy steps:
- From the CD menu choose either New Media or Existing media
- The new or existing virtual CD will appear on your desktop
- Read from the virtual CD just like a standard CD
- Burn to the virtual CD just like a standard CD from any application including the Finder or iTunes.
And its free to try. Simply download Virtual CD-RW and try it free for 15 days. During the trial period, Virtual CD-RW is fully functional with no restrictions on its use.
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Thomas Thaler reviewed on 18 Sep 2011
Does someone know, how to contact the developers in this case?
Thank you for anyones replay.
Regards
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jafowac reviewed on 26 Mar 2011
I can honestly say that this is the first time I have felt ripped off by an OS X developer. In short, this software does not work for long. I downloaded the demo and that proved stable and functional. However, when I purchased the license, the app stopped working after about a week and reverted to the nag of "Buy Now" or "Quit" in the drop down menu. I contacted the developer who advised that I must have downloaded an "old" version (I had previously downloaded directly from their website). Reinstalled the app and that resolved the problem for about two days this time. Several re-installations later and the app just doesn't work. Very disappointing! I've given up and written it off completely.
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Cheboorushka reviewed on 17 Feb 2011
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Dameian reviewed on 19 Dec 2010
I'm not rating this software based on what I wish it did or what think it should do. I'm rating it based on what it does compared to what I was promised, and whether it did it well or not.
Quite simply: It does what it says it does, is easy to use (just follow the included instructions,) and for me it did it without any stability issues. I am not too keen on the pricing or licensing terms, but that is only 1/4 of the review equation.
If you want to be able to create a virtual cd of DRM protected music, here is what you do:
Per the included instructions:
1. Install the app.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Select "New Media" from the menu bar icon.
A new, blank virtual cd will now be mounted and visible on your desktop or in the finder sidebar.
Next make sure iTunes is properly set up:
1. Open iTunes and go to Preferences
2. Under the General tab, click the "Import Settings..." button. Make sure to set format to MP3 if you want to be able to burn MP3 data discs.
3. Close preferences.
4. Add the DRM protected songs you want to burn to the virtual cd to a playlist just as you would to burn to a regular music cd.
5. Right click the playlist, select "Burn Playlist to Disc."
6. In the dialog box, select "Virtual CD RW" as the Disc Burner dropdown menu. Make sure Audio CD is selected below. Click Burn.
It will take all of 10 seconds in most cases to create the virtual music CD. When it is one, you'll see your new virtual music cd show up under "Devices" in your iTunes sidebar.
Right click it, select "Import CD."
Done. My music is now DRM free.
It literally took me less than 3 minutes and I encountered no problems.
Apologies for any typos or grammatical errors. I'm writing this quickly.
EOL
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Mextex reviewed on 19 Dec 2010
"Virtual CD-RW is licensed on a per computer basis. You need to purchase a license for each computer. If you purchase a new computer you will also need to purchase a new copy of Virtual CD-RW."
NO WAY!
I even did't install the Trial. Why should I? I'm going to buy a new Mac next year. A licensing model like this is very rude against every user!
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My rating is about the licensing and not the software itself...
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Alambiccus reviewed on 29 Sep 2010
poor appl
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