In this article we will discuss how to create a disk image.Many computer users now and then there is a need to obtain an exact copy of the CD.Some want to fill home collection of good distribution, with the rational use of disk space on the media;others - to get rid of it in a noisy compact drive;well, while others are willing to create a disk image for later placement in the network (eg, the torrent tracker).Besides, this way you can compose your own complete CD, including the autorun file and shell applications.I will only give it to people.
How to create a disk image?This problem is solved with the help of special software.Immediately warned some enterprising users to simply copy the contents of the disc to a folder on the hard drive may not lead to the desired results.With such transfer violated prescribed correspondence between the shell file paths and their actual location.
One of the most popular programs of the orientation - Ultra ISO is powered by EZB Systems.Using it to make ISO-image can be just a few minutes (depending on the speed of the drive).First you need to download the package and install it on your system.After starting the main window appears.It should open the menu item "File" and select "New".In the drop-list must specify the desired type - a simple, downloadable or UDF.This is for data.Here you can select Video DVD, or such exotica as drive XBOX.Next, to create a disk image, you must specify the size of the image.To do this, just click the mouse on the sign of interest and tick the desired volume.Obviously, it is pointless to create ISO-file to the 4.7 GB for recording on a simple CD with its modest 700 MB.
Now you need to create the structure of the future image.To do this in the right upper window using Drag & amp; Drop drag and drop files and folders from the open next to the conductor.By the way, you can use the built-in solution in the bottom window - as you prefer.Thus it is necessary to monitor the full indicator - the total size of the files must be smaller than previously selected.
remains to reopen the "File" menu and select "Save As ...".By specifying the path and name, you can pick up freshly picked image file.
Sometimes you may need a program to burn the image to disk.With this task admirably above application - Ultra ISO.You must first open an image, follow the path of "File - Open" and then press F7.Another method involves the following on the "Tools - Burn Image CD».In the window that appears, select the recording speed mode and the target device.
creators of this wonderful program took care of the convenience of users, and some basic functions duplicated by placing in the header of the main window icons for quick access to the necessary procedures.So, to start recording, you can simply click on the image of the CD on fire.
This is so simple.And the last thing you should pay attention: we recommend using the latest version, as it fixes some bugs and adds new features.
