playing software from an image file

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  1. moman61

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    I have created images of my software and games and wanted to know if I mounted them using Daemon tools, would I have to run the setup from them to install on pc? or can I just start using them from the image in the mounted drive?

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    All Daemon Tools does is emulate the CD being in the CD drive so that you can use your programs without the disc in; the program will need to be installed like usual.
     
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    that I have notice! my question is can I play an image without having to run setup from it? like just mount it starts playing automatically?

    Is there a software or virtual software that does that? or some type of hack/commands?

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    Ah I misunderstood. Theoretically, the 'autorun' file on the "disc" should start functioning when the "disc" is put in the "drive", so that would make your answer:

    No, you don't have to open the image file and run the setup. Autorun should start the program for you.
     
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    true, I have notice that! but instead of just running from the image, I still have to setup the profram as b4 to my c/programs folder or wherever I designate it?

    the same as with a game image. when the autorun starts there is nothing in the menu that says Play game or whatever! it states install software.

    after I install the software, I can play from game img. but for software like windows, it defeats the purpose except to just have an imaged copy so you dont have to use the cd?

    I want to use img without having to extract anything at all to a drive? is there any way around that? thanks
     
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